DEVELOPING: Pro-EU Party Poised to Win Moldova Election Amid Explosive Claims of Interference

BREAKING NEWS: Pro-EU Party Poised to Win Moldova Election Amid Claims of Interference The pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu is leading the parliamentary elections, with preliminary results showing her Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) on 48.4% of the votes counted. Sandu's party has a significant lead over the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc, which has 25% of the vote so far. The turnout was over 52%, higher than in recent years. The election is seen as critical for Moldova's future path to the EU, with Sandu warning voters that their democracy is young and fragile and Russia poses a threat. Preliminary results are expected to be finalized later today, but the current lead suggests a pro-EU victory. The outcome will have significant implications for Moldova's relations with the EU and its neighbor Russia. This election has been marred by claims of interference from Russia, which Sandu had warned about before voting on Sunday. The opposition leader Igor Dodon had claimed victory before results started coming in and called for protests outside parliament on Monday. The counting process is ongoing, but preliminary results indicate a clear lead for the pro-EU party. This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as the election results are finalized. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*