Pro-Western President wins second term in Moldova despite Russian meddling accusations | DW News

Moldova’s pro-Western president Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a closely watched presidential election runoff.

With nearly all of the ballots counted, Sandu is ahead with some 55% of the vote, compared to rival Alexandr Stoianoglo’s 45%. The vote has been overshadowed by EU allegations of Russian meddling, which Moscow denies. Stoianoglo had promised closer ties with Moscow.

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