Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party wins majority in pivotal vote

Sunday’s strong showing by President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity over the Patriotic Bloc eases concerns of Moscow’s influence, reassuring the government and its European partners.

Moldova’s pro-European Union ruling party won a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election, results showed on Monday, an endorsement of Moldova’s bid to join the bloc and break free from Moscow’s orbit.