Moldovan President Maia Sandu has won re-election, securing 10% more votes than her opponent Alexander Stoianoglo and becoming the first leader in Moldova to be elected for a second term by universal suffrage. Sandu's campaign was centered on European integration, while Stoianoglo, backed by pro-Russian forces, prompted concerns of Russian interference in the election process. Reports indicated that the Kremlin attempted to manipulate the vote, with accusations of vote-buying and the mobilization of pro-Kremlin Moldovans from abroad. Meanwhile, Google faced backlash for revealing the locations of Ukrainian military systems on its maps, prompting the company to engage with Ukrainian officials to address the issue. The U.S. has supported Ukraine's defense efforts by funding 800 mobile fire teams that have successfully intercepted numerous Russian drones. As tensions rise in the region, the situation remains precarious for both Moldova and Ukraine due to ongoing external influences.