CHISINAU (Reuters) -Moldova's pro-European ruling party won a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election, results on Monday showed, in a major boost for the country's bid to join the European Union and break away from Moscow's orbit.

 

The surprisingly strong performance on Sunday by President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) against the Patriotic Bloc was a relief for the government and its EU partners, who accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote.

 

"This is not just a party's victory — it is Moldova's victory. The European path is our way forward," Sandu said on X.

With all votes counted, PAS won 50.2% versus 24.2% for the Patriotic Bloc, which had sought to steer Moldova - a small former Soviet republic that lies between Ukraine and EU member Romania - closer to Russia.

 

Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia

 

Moldovan President Maia Sandu attends a press conference following the announcement of parliamentary elections results, in Chisinau, Moldova September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza© Thomson Reuters

 

Love it!!😊 

That was cool. Moldova is very vulnerable as one of the poorest country in Europe but they didn't fall for it.