Moldovans Archives

Despite Russian meddling, Moldova’s pro-Europe party wins a majority

Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - October 3, 2025

Russia’s social media campaign fell short.

Grigore Pop-Eleches - May 27, 2025

Nicușor Dan pulls off a decisive win after last year’s cancelled election.

Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - November 12, 2024

Modovans overseas helped reelect the pro-E.U. president, despite the Kremlin-backed interference.

Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - October 30, 2024

Will Russian interference throw this critical election?

Vlad Iaviță and Marius Ghincea - July 14, 2021

Voters in this week’s snap elections were more concerned about graft than geopolitics.

Marius Ghincea - November 23, 2020

The outgoing president favored a strong relationship with Moscow.

Mitchell A. Orenstein and Ecaterina Locoman - June 25, 2019

And can the government they installed survive?

Mitchell A. Orenstein and Ecaterina Locoman - February 23, 2019

A woman walks past electoral campaign posters Friday in downtown

Risse Thomas and Nelli Babayan - April 28, 2015

We usually portray the United States (U.S.) and the European

Aaron Zelin - January 28, 2015

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