In Moldova, polling stations were closed for the second round of the presidential elections, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported. According to the Central Election Commission, by the end of voting at 21:00 (22:00 Moscow time), the turnout in the second round was 54.07%, about 1.7 people came to the polling stations million citizens. This figure exceeded the results of the first round, held on October 20, when the final turnout was 51.67%.
As the police noted, 191 violations were registered today: photographing ballots (61 cases, 27 protocols drawn up), prohibited election campaigning (29 cases), suspicion of bribery of voters (25 cases), illegal transportation of voters (20 cases), unauthorized election demonstration ( seven cases), damage to ballots (six cases), as well as other violations.
The head of the Central Election Commission, Angela Karaman, said that the work of some polling stations could be extended by two hours if necessary. The second round of presidential elections took place in Moldova today, the head of the republic is elected for four years.
The country's pro-Western President Maia Sandu and ex-Prosecutor General, a native of Gagauzia, candidate from the opposition Party of Socialists, Alexander Stoianoglo, entered the second round of elections. The current head of state adheres to the policy of European integration, sanctions against Russia and tightening control over the media under the pretext of combating disinformation. Stoyanoglo, in turn, is focused on maintaining pragmatic relations with Moscow, although he supports integration with Europe. He recognizes the importance of Russia for the Moldovan economy and sees it as an important partner with whom stable cooperation should be maintained in order to avoid the negative consequences of sanctions and crises.
In the first round of elections, Sandu received 42.45% of the votes, Stoianoglo - 25.98%. The second round will be won by the candidate who receives the most voter support.
