Maia Sandu, known for seeking closer ties with the EU, has been re-elected as the President of Moldova after a tight race, delivering a conciliatory victory speech.
The Moldovan government has raised concerns with several EU countries about possible Russian interference in the upcoming presidential elections.
Russia has long been trying to pull Moldova into its sphere of influence, leading to political divisions and tensions in the Eastern European country. Learn more about the situation in Moldova.
President Maia Sandu of Moldova accuses criminals of attempting to buy 300,000 votes during the recent elections, citing unprecedented levels of interference.
