Moldovan President Maia Sandu has secured re-election against pro-Russian candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo amid allegations of vote-buying and foreign interference. The election, marked by significant disruptions and intimidation tactics, reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions as Moldova continues its push towards EU integration.
Moldova has been navigating a complex political landscape, oscillating between pro-European and pro-Russian influences. The recent presidential election follows a referendum that narrowly favored EU membership, intensifying the stakes for the country's future direction amid external pressures from Russia.
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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Covering an area of 17,125,200 square kilometres, it is the largest country in the world by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth's in
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Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The capital city is Chișinău.
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Alexandru Stoianoglo is a Moldovan politician.
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