Moldova held critical parliamentary elections amid allegations of Russian interference. President Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of the vote for the country's future with the EU. Turnout was just under 52%, with two main parties competing closely. Tensions were high, with bomb scares reported at polling stations. The pro-Russian enclave of Transnistria also played a role in the voting process. Sandu warned voters about the significance of their choices, while her rival Igor Dodon claimed the election was being manipulated.