Tag: Eastern Europe
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Poland Scrambles Jets as Russia Strikes Western Ukraine: Escalating Clash Near Nato Border
Rising tensions on Ukraine’s western flank Russia’s overnight missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine’s western region, with Lviv and the surrounding area bearing the brunt. The assault adds to a wave of attacks aimed at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, complicating any hope for a rapid stabilization of the frontline as winter approaches. In tandem with strikes…
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Former Moldovan President Dodon’s ‘Learn Russian’ Remark to Romanian Journalists sparks controversy
Overview: a controversial moment at a post-election press conference Former Moldovan president and current Socialist leader Igor Dodon created a stir at a Sunday evening press conference held after polling stations closed, according to Rador, Radio Romania. The moment unfolded when a Romanian journalist asked Dodon’s associate, Constantin Starîș, to respond in Romanian if possible.…
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Moldova Election: PAS Secures Absolute Majority, Advances Pro-EU Path
PAS Secures Absolute Majority in Moldova Elections In a decisive political shift, Moldova’s pro-European party, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), claimed 50.2 percent of the votes after all districts were tallied, according to the election commission. The outcome gives PAS an absolute majority in parliament, enabling the party to pursue its EU integration…
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Pro-European PAS wins Moldova’s legislative elections
Election results at a glance The pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has secured a clear majority in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, obtaining 50.03% of the valid votes, according to results published by the Central Election Commission on its official website. The pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc finished with about 24.26% of the vote, with other parties and…
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Pro-European PAS wins Moldova’s legislative elections, shaping its EU path
Results at a glance Moldova’s parliamentary vote produced a decisive outcome for the pro-European Party Action and Solidarity (PAS). According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) website, PAS secured 50.03% of the votes, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc finished with 24.26%. These figures place PAS in a strong position to govern, with a clear mandate…
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Moldova Election: Russian Interference Claims and EU Path
Polls Closed as Moldova Grapples with Russian Interference Claims CHISINAU, Moldova — Polls have closed in Moldova’s parliamentary election, a vote that has become a focal point in the region’s struggle over influence, sovereignty, and the future direction of the country. With ballots counted but results still uncertain, observers and citizens weigh a geopolitical choice:…
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Moldova Election Contested as Russian Interference Claims Color the Vote
Background: Moldova’s fragile political crossroads In Moldova, a country squeezed between Europe and a powerful eastern neighbour, the parliamentary election has become more than a routine ballot. After years of political upheaval and a protracted struggle over democratic reforms, citizens are voting to decide whether Moldova accelerates its European Union path or forges closer ties…
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Moldovans await results as election faces Russian interference claims
Polls close as Moldova awaits results CHISINAU, Moldova — Polls have closed in Moldova’s parliamentary election, ending a campaign dominated by debates over Russia’s influence and the country’s European path. Across cities and rural towns, voters turned out to decide between blocs that favor deeper European Union integration and those urging a more cautious, Kremlin-adjacent…
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Russian Night Drone Attack on Ukraine Intensifies Crisis
Overview of the Russian Night Drone Attack Ukraine reported a prolonged and devastating overnight assault, saying Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles in a night barrage that lasted about 12 hours. The strikes left at least four people dead—including a 12-year-old girl—and around twenty others injured as civilians bore the brunt of the violence.…
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Understanding the Threat of Drone Warfare in Eastern Europe
The Rising Threat of Drone Warfare In recent weeks, the security landscape in Eastern Europe has taken a tense turn with the emergence of Russian drones in Poland, Romania, and reports of unknown drones in Denmark. This strategic use of drones has raised alarms within NATO, prompting swift reactions and discussions about the implications for…