Kremlin’s Claims Mask Moscow’s Failed Interference in Moldova’s Election

The recent parliamentary elections in Moldova have not only reaffirmed the country’s pro-European trajectory but also exposed Moscow’s ongoing struggle to maintain influence in its neighborhood. The Kremlin's complaints that "hundreds of thousands" of Moldovans living in Russia were unable to vote—due to only two polling stations being available—appear more as a smokescreen than a credible grievance. Is Russia Trying to Obscure Its Own Failures? Russian officials, including Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, stopped short of outright challenging Moldova's election results but pointed fingers at alleged voting irregularities. This cautious diplomatic approach hints at Moscow adapting its tactics after repeated setbacks...