"Moldova has faced an unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy, both today and in recent months," Sandu told supporters in Chisinau after the election results were announced.
"Before the vote, her team said it had mobilised every available resource to counter what they describe as a sprawling Kremlin-backed vote-buying scheme," Olga Rosca explained.
"Despite securing 42% of the vote in the first round, Sandu faces a tough challenge in the runoff against an opposition bloc led by Alexandr Stoianoglo," highlighting the election's competitive landscape.
"The election in this small nation of under 3 million people in south-eastern Europe follows a referendum in which a slim majority voted in favour of pursuing membership of the EU," indicating the people's stance.
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