Moldovan president says Russia is 'buying' voters by funnelling money to pro-Moscow political parties, seeks backing for pro-Europe policies

Moldova’s pro-European president, Maia Sandu, who has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and accused Russia of trying to oust her in a coup, said Moscow had channelled the equivalent of nearly $5 million in two months in financing for “criminal groups”. These include a banned party led by fugitive businessman Ilan...