Moldova’s provost president Maia Sandu has won the second round of elections on Sunday and will get a new term as the country’s leader, figures from the electoral commission show. When 98 per cent of the votes have been counted, Sandu has a support of 54 per cent, the electoral commission states. The pro-Russian challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo is on 46 percent. When the polling stations closed at 9 pm local time, 1.68 million Moldovans had voted. There is a turnout of around 54 per cent, according to the Electoral Commission. – Moldova, You have won! Today, dear Moldovans, you have put on a display of democracy worthy of the history books. Today you have saved Moldova! In our choice of a dignified future, there are no losers, says Sandu in his victory speech. She says the country must now prepare for parliamentary elections next year and take care of democracy. (NTB)
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