Moldova: Pro-EU leader claims election victory in second runoff despite alleged Russian meddling

Maia Sandu has won a second term - (REUTERS)

Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff seen as a choice between Europe and Russia.

Of the 98 per cent of votes counted, Sandu won nearly 55 per cent in the second round of the presidential election held on Sunday.