Pro-Russians allege ballot fraud in Moldova election

29/09/2025 21:11 France 24

In the wake of Moldova's parliamentary election, which saw the ruling pro-Western party clinch a solid victory, some online are widely circulating footage they allege is proof voter fraud on the part of the ruling party. But as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, there are many elements in the footage which cast doubt on its authenticity.

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30/09/2025 08:14 France 24

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30/09/2025 06:47 France 24

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30/09/2025 03:20 France 24

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29/09/2025 20:16 France 24

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29/09/2025 19:42 France 24

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29/09/2025 18:23 France 24

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29/09/2025 15:05 France 24

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29/09/2025 14:18 France 24

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