Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election | Elections News

Moldova election rocked by bans on pro-Russian parties as EU path hangs in balance.

Moldova’s electoral commission has barred two pro-Russian parties from taking part in this weekend’s parliamentary election, a high-stakes vote overshadowed by claims of Russian interference.

On Friday, the commission excluded the Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare parties, citing allegations of illegal financing, voter bribery…