Russian spies suspected of disrupting Moldova's election with bomb threats in UK polling stations

Russian spies are suspected of attempting to disrupt Moldova's election by making false bomb threats at polling stations in the UK. The threats targeted locations in Northampton and Liverpool, leading to the relocation of voting in Liverpool to Manchester. Moldova held a closely contested election, with pro-Western President Maia Sandu reportedly winning 52% of the vote against pro-Russia candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election was marred by allegations of interference from the Kremlin, including claims of vote-buying and intimidation. Moldova's foreign ministry stated that the bomb threats aimed to hinder voting for Moldovan expatriates. Despite the disruptions, early results indicate that Sandu has secured a second term, relying heavily on support from the diaspora.