Massive Pro-EU Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Moldova

Tens of thousands of Moldovans rallied in the capital Chisinau to support their pro-Western government's drive towards Europe amid what officials have said are Russian efforts to destabilise their country. They waved European Union flags and chanted pro-European slogans. President Maia Sandu said her country wanted to join the 27-nation EU by 2030. Demonstrators called on political leaders to amend the constitution to specifically mention the country's European orientation. The leader of the pro-Russian opposition Shor Party, exiled businessman Ilan Shor, told his supporters at rival protests in several cities via video link that he would seek a referendum on Moldova's foreign policy.