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Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia accused of meddling

 Published: 11:47, 4 November 2024

Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia accused of meddling

Moldovans have voted in the second round run-off of a presidential election seen as a choice between a European future or a return to Russian influence.

Pro-European President Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo, a man she fired as chief prosecutor, who has promised to balance foreign policy between the West and Russia and has the backing of the pro-Russian Party of Socialists.

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