Article 6RYE1 Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers

Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers

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Pro-EU president Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo in polls marred by accusations of Kremlin vote-buying

Moldovans are going to the polls for a second-round vote to choose between the incumbent pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, and a Russia-friendly challenger.

Despite securing 42% of the vote in the first round, Sandu faces a tough challenge in Sunday's runoff against an opposition bloc led by Alexandr Stoianoglo of the Socialist party, which aligns with Moscow.

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