Moldova's Voters Head To The Polls For Local Elections

BALTI, MOLDOVA - NOVEMBER 5: Local residents cast their ballots to choose mayors and municipal councils in the local elections on November 5, 2023 in Balti, Moldova. Balti is a city where a significant portion of the population holds pro-Russian sentiments. The Moldovan Commission for Exceptional Situations has chosen to disqualify the candidates of the Chance party, who have pro-Russian affiliations, from participating in the upcoming local elections. This decision is based on allegations of their campaign being funded with illicit money from Russia. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)