Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu re-elected to second term as president of Moldova
Moldova's pro-Western incumbent president Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud and intimidation.
With more than 99% of votes counted in the second round, Sandu had 55.03% of the vote, according to the Central Electoral Commission.
Her competitor, the former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, was polling at just under 45%.
Speaking at the...