Kremlin targets Moldova with bribery, propaganda, and illicit funds

The Russian Federation is set to intensify efforts to bring the Republic of Moldova back into its sphere of influence in light of the upcoming parliamentary elections, warns Ukraine’s presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.

Germany has accused Russia of "massive" efforts to obstruct Moldovans living abroad from voting

The German government condemned what it described as "a massive, coordinated attempt" to hinder the voting process for Moldovans in the diaspora during the second round of the presidential election, which was won by pro-European President Maia Sandu.

PSRM does not recognize the results of the presidential elections. PAS and CEC react

The Socialist Party does not recognize the results of the presidential elections, in which the PAS candidate, Maia Sandu, emerged victorious, and the candidate promoted by the political formation, Alexandr Stoianoglo, lost the competition.

Joe Biden about the re-election of Maia Sandu: "Russia has failed"

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, congratulated Maia Sandu for her "historic re-election" as President of the Republic of Moldova. In a statement issued on November 4, the White House praised the firm vote of Moldovans for a democratic and European future, despite attempts at interference from Russia.

Maia Sandu, re-elected as president of the Republic of Moldova

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) processed all minutes from the presidential runoff. Thus, the candidate of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), Maia Sandu, wins a new presidential mandate with a score of 55.33%. The candidate of the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), Alexandr Stoianoglo scored 44.67%.

Bomb threats in 14 locations abroad during the presidential runoff

The second round of the presidential elections was overshadowed by a series of bomb alerts across various cities abroad, where polling stations were set up for the Moldovan diaspora. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), a total of 14 bomb threats were reported in 13 different cities.

Maia Sandu, congratulated by European leaders after the "historic victory" in the elections

Maia Sandu was congratulated by international leaders after she won a new mandate as head of state following the November 3 elections. European officials, including leaders from neighboring countries, welcomed the pro-European orientation of the Republic of Moldova and assured Maia Sandu of their full support.

CEC: Maia Sandu leads with 55.41% in the elections, the diaspora sets a new participation record

The Republic of Moldova has decided! Maia Sandu wins the second term as president with 55.41% of the votes, according to preliminary data presented by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). Following the totalization of the minutes from the classic polling stations in the country and abroad, Alexandr Stoianoglo scored 44.59% of the votes.

MAP // How voters in each district voted in the presidential runoff

According to the preliminary results provided by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), after processing all the minutes from the polling stations in the Republic of Moldova, Alexandr Stoianoglo scored 51.19% of the votes, and Maia Sandu - 48.81%. The north and south of the country voted for the PSRM candidate, and the center - for the PAS candidate.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean's message, after the preliminary results

Prime Minister Dorin Recean congratulated President Maia Sandu, stating that "the citizens gave a strong lesson of unity and democracy."

Congratulatory messages for the Republic of Moldova following preliminary election results

After the publication of the preliminary results by the Central Electoral Commission, several officials sent congratulatory messages to the Republic of Moldova. The first message came from the Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu.

LIVE Preliminary results of the presidential runoff

Follow the preliminary results of the presidential runoff in real time. We remind you that the CEC constantly updates the information, and the official results will be announced in the coming days.