The European Union accused Russia of "unprecedented" meddling in the recent votes in Moldova that were seen as among the most pivotal in the country's post-Soviet history. "The European Union condemns the unprecedented malign interference by Russia into Moldova’s presidential elections and constitutional referendum,

Moldova voted in favor of adding a path to the European Union to its constitution, and gave the incumbent president the most votes in elections Sunday, but neither result was the win leaders wanted.

Moscow is keen to maintain influence in the former Soviet state, a country strategically positioned next to Ukraine and the Black Sea.