Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 2:26 PM

CHISINAU, Moldova - Polls opened Sunday in Moldova as citizens cast their ballots in parliamentary elections that could determine whether the country continues its pro-European Union trajectory or shifts closer to Russia's influence.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned of Russian interference, alleging Moscow is spending "hundreds of millions" of euros in a "hybrid war" to seize power, describing the vote as "the final battle for our country's future." Russia has denied the claims of disinformation and election meddling.

Voting began at 7 a.m. local time (04:00 GMT) and will close at 9 p.m. (18:00 GMT), with results expected later in the day. The election will fill 101 parliamentary s...