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Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers

Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers



Pro-EU president Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo in polls marred by accusations of Kremlin vote-buyingMoldovans will head to the polls on Sunday 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 the runoff against an opposition bloc led by Alexandr Stoianoglo of the Socialist party, which aligns with Moscow. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/03/moldova-votes-president-unoff-election-as-russia-hovers

Author : Pjotr Sauer

Publish date : 2024-11-03 05:00:34

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