RT News - September 29 2025 (09:00 MSK)

The Ruling party takes a narrow lead in Moldova's parliamentary elections. Opposition leaders are ready to protest the results - amid sweeping reports of government-backed violations and fears that the vote could be overturned if a coalition is formed. The pro-EU ruling party dominates the vote among Moldovans abroad. That's as Chisinau clamps down on the country's largest diaspora, offering two polling stations for the half a million citizens living in Russia. Iran hits out at the European nations imposing “snapback” sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program. The UN restrictions are set to expire in less than a month and Iran says the West has no legal right to extend them. Vladimir Zelensky is looking to ship Ukraine's excess weapons off to Africa. That's despite his very strained relations with some of the continent's countries, accusing Kiev of backing terrorist groups.