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Moldova holds tight presidential run-off as pro-EU leader faces pro-Russian challenger

news.yahoo.com — November 3, 2024 at 02:01 AM UTC

Moldova is holding a presidential run-off election on Sunday, with pro-European President Maia Sandu facing Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former chief prosecutor. This election is viewed as a choice between closer ties to Europe or a return to Russian influence. Sandu won the first round with 42.4% of the vote, but did not secure the majority needed. Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, aims to balance relations between the West and Russia. Concerns have been raised about potential election interference by a fugitive oligarch in Russia. Moldova has begun talks to join the European Union, and recent constitutional changes indicate public support for this direction. However, allegations of vote-buying and external influence have emerged, complicating the political landscape ahead of the run-off.

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