Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[Ryuu96]

On the flip side.

In a statement to Moldovans, Sandu said late on Sunday that there was "clear evidence" that criminal groups working together with foreign forces hostile to Moldova's interests sought to buy off 300,000 votes, something she called "fraud of unprecedented scale".

This woman voted in Moldova’s election on Sunday, then asked a surprised election monitor where she gets paid. So I decided to ask what she’d been promised…

The authorities believe Russia has been channeling-in money to buy votes: that Moscow has not ‘let go’ of #Moldova pic.twitter.com/7bsDO3grwz

— Sarah Rainsford (@sarahrainsford) October 21, 2024

Despite all of Russia's bullshit, including literally paying off voters (Elon Musk style), the YES still won, says to me that YES is very likely passionate about this issue whilst those bribed would only be voting NO because they were bribed, they wouldn't have any strong feelings one way or another. They just want the money, so it makes the YES win a little better in that context despite the slim margin.

Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 21 October 2024