President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party is leading the vote count in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, pulling ahead of the pro-Russian party. The elections are seen as a test in the wider struggle between Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s supporters along the European Union’s borders.

As Moldova prepares for a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday, Russia is ramping up its efforts to interfere in the vote, officials say, in what they describe as a brazen attempt to halt the westward lurch of the former Soviet state and install a government more pliant to Moscow.

Almost 1.6M of Moldovans have cast their ballots, says electoral authority, with voting ongoing in some polling stations - Anadolu Ajansı

Moldovans voted in a high-stakes election to decide whether the country moves closer to the European Union or Russia. Follow DW for more.

Dozens of people have been accused of involvement in a plot to stoke violent disorder, allegedly backed by Russia.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu urged citizens to vote in the parliamentary elections on Sept. 28, warning them that the country is "in danger" and the people must prevent "thieves and traitors" from selling the EU candidate state's future.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned citizens in a speech on September 22 about a real threat - moscow is trying to use the country as a springboard for a

Moldova's pro-European ruling party faces a tough fight to keep its parliamentary majority against opponents calling for closer ties with Moscow, with a new poll confirming a tight race while many voters remain undecided ahead of Sunday's election.