Moldovans cast their ballots on Sunday in a presidential election and EU referendum at a pivotal moment that could reinforce the small agricultural economy's drive to join the European Union, after allegations of Russian election meddling.

Pro-Western President Maia Sandu to face pro-Russian socialist Alexandr Stoianoglo in runoff for Moldova's presidency

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, accused criminal groups of attempting to derail a referendum on EU membership, despite winning the first presidential race round. As diaspora votes are counted,