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Moldova's President Maia Sandu leaves after speaking to the media during a press briefing after the polls closed for the presidential election runoff, 3 November, 2024

Video. Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off

Updated: 03/11/2024 - 22:25 GMT+1

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu takes lead ahead of Russia-friendly candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo with almost 91% of the vote counted.

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