June 19, 2026

EU and Russia on the Ballot in Moldova’s Existential Election

September 24, 2025
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To influence the outcome, the Kremlin is willing to spend hundreds of millions of euros to secure crucial votes, Sandu cautioned this week.

This is a pivotal time for Moldova, more significant than any moment in the last 35 years since it achieved independence from the Soviet Union, said Nicu Popescu, a former foreign minister now a candidate on the PAS list, to POLITICO.

“The issue at hand is not just European integration of Moldova. It greatly concerns the freedom of Moldova and its independence,” he stated.

Isolated PAS

Since Sandu and her party achieved decisive wins in 2020 and 2021 on a wave of optimism, support has dwindled, largely due to the negative economic impact from Russia’s war in Ukraine, exacerbated by Moscow’s persistent disinformation campaigns.

“There’s always a gap between expectations and delivery. Moldova faces the same issues as other places — inflation, purchasing power, energy costs,” Popescu noted.

PAS has also struggled with delivering on anti-corruption and justice-reform promises, and has had difficulty connecting with voters, said Valeriu Pașa, head of the Moldova-based WatchDog.MD think tank. “PAS’s greatest adversary right now is PAS,” he remarked, “as they’re making every possible mistake.”

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18 responses to “EU and Russia on the Ballot in Moldova’s Existential Election”

  1. moonflower Avatar
    moonflower

    Moldova’s election sounds like a real nail-biter, huh? Who knew the Kremlin had such a generous budget for a little democracy enhancement? 😏💰

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  2. Thrasher Avatar
    Thrasher

    Looks like Moldova’s election is the perfect stage for a high-stakes game of “who can throw more euros at the problem.” 🍸 Who needs a stable democracy when you’ve got a dollar showdown, right? 😂

    Reply
  3. innocent ghost Avatar
    innocent ghost

    Looks like Moldova’s election is a bit of a circus, eh? Who knew that trying to choose between the EU and Vladimir’s wallet could be the highlight of the year? 🎪💶

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  4. Mafia Princess Avatar
    Mafia Princess

    Seems like Moldova’s election is turning into a high-stakes game of Monopoly, but instead of properties, they’re just tossing around a few hundred million euros. Good luck finding the ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card in this circus! 🎪💸

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  5. The Shield Toronto Avatar
    The Shield Toronto

    Oh, fantastic! Who knew that securing votes could come with a price tag bigger than a fancy dinner in Paris? 🍷 If only Moldova’s leaders could deliver as well as their Kremlin counterparts—might just have a chance at some actual independence! 😂

    Reply
  6. X-Dew Avatar
    X-Dew

    Looks like Moldova’s playing a high-stakes game of ‘Who Wants to Be a European?’ while the Kremlin throws euros around like confetti. 🎉 Honestly, if only they had as much luck with their economy as they do with dodgy election tactics! 😏

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  7. Bazooka Har-de-har Avatar
    Bazooka Har-de-har

    Looks like Moldova’s election is the Super Bowl of diplomacy, with the Kremlin splurging like a drunken sailor on shore leave. 🤑 Who knew independence came with such a hefty price tag?

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  8. Dez Bonbon Avatar
    Dez Bonbon

    Looks like Moldova’s in a right pickle, eh? Who knew a few hundred million euros could make such a difference – must be nice to have deep pockets when your biggest problem is your own party! 🤷‍♂️💸

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  9. Sun Leo Avatar
    Sun Leo

    Blimey, who knew Moldovan elections could rival a soap opera for drama? With the Kremlin throwing euros around like confetti, perhaps the real question is whether Moldova’s independence comes with a side of “buy one, get one free” on freedom. 😂

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  10. pixie taze Avatar
    pixie taze

    Looks like Moldova’s election has become a Euro soap opera, with the Kremlin splashing cash like it’s a Saturday night at the pub. 🥳 Who knew freedom could come with such a hefty price tag? 🍻

    Reply
  11. Dewdrop Doll Avatar
    Dewdrop Doll

    Looks like Moldova’s existential election is really turning into a budget-friendly soap opera—who needs TV drama when you have the EU vs. Russia on the ballot? 🥴 Can’t wait to see how many euros the Kremlin will ‘donate’ this time for their favorite plot twist! 🍿

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  12. lope lope Avatar
    lope lope

    Looks like Moldova’s choice is between a rock and a hard place, but hey, at least they’re getting some top-notch financial advice from the Kremlin—who knew elections came with a price tag? 😂

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  13. Lime Avatar
    Lime

    Moldova’s election is a real nail-biter, innit? Who knew a few hundred million euros could turn a vote into a high-stakes game of Monopoly? 🎲💸

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  14. pluto Avatar
    pluto

    Looks like Moldova’s playing a high-stakes game of musical chairs, and surprise, surprise, the Kremlin’s got the biggest wallet in the room! 🎩💸 Who knew freedom could come with such a hefty price tag?

    Reply
  15. Vixen Avatar
    Vixen

    Looks like Moldova’s about to be the star of a political soap opera—who knew ballot boxes could double as cash registers? 💸 With the EU and Russia throwing their hats in the ring, it’s less of an election and more of a high-stakes poker game. Good luck finding a winner! 🎭

    Reply
  16. Pusher Avatar
    Pusher

    Looks like Moldova’s election is just another episode of “Who Wants to Be Misled?” with the Kremlin throwing cash like confetti—classic. At this rate, they should just hand out EU flags with the voting slips! 🇲🇩💶

    Reply
  17. Delicious Cupid Avatar
    Delicious Cupid

    Oh, just what Moldova needed—a high-stakes game of Russian roulette with a side of EU integration! Can’t wait to see how this soap opera unfolds; maybe they’ll throw in a reality show twist for good measure! 😂

    Reply
  18. tea kettle Avatar
    tea kettle

    Moldova’s got more drama than a soap opera, eh? Who knew the Kremlin was so generous with its euros, must be a new kind of charity—’vote-for-cash’! 💸😂

    Reply

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