Controversy Surrounds Moldova's EU Referendum
Moldova's recent election has been criticized by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov due to an 'inexplicable' increase in votes supporting President Maia Sandu and the EU. The pivotal referendum saw a narrow 50.17% of votes favoring EU membership, amid allegations of external interference.
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In what is becoming a contentious political issue, Moldova's election has been questioned by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who claims the outcome shows an unexplained surge in votes for President Maia Sandu and the EU.
The narrow victory, with 50.17% supporting EU membership, indicates a deeply divided electorate amid high-stake decisions.
Accusations of unprecedented external interference surround the referendum, further compounding the controversy over this politically sensitive vote.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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