Moldova votes to join EU in setback for Russia, but Moscow’s interference operations will continue

Moldovan President Maia Sandu speaks during a press conference following the presidential elections and EU membership referendum in Chisinau, Moldova, on Oct 21, 2024.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu speaking during a press conference in Chisinau, Moldova, on Oct 21.

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Jonathan Eyal

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BRUSSELS – Russia has suffered a strategic defeat after the people of Moldova, a former Soviet republic neighbouring Ukraine,

narrowly voted to join the European Union

, defying a noisy Russian campaign against such a decision.

With all the votes in the Oct 20 Moldovan referendum now counted, the “yes to EU” camp won by a slender majority of 50.4 per cent, with 49.6 per cent casting ballots in opposition to the move.

Moldova votes to join EU in setback for Russia, but Moscow’s interference operations will continue

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