“Ryssvänligt party leads in Moldova”

“A Rysslandsvänligt party leads, when almost all the votes have been counted in the parliamentary elections in Moldova. The socialist party, led by president Igor Dodon, has scored 31 percent of the votes, according to electoral board.”

“The EU-friendly coalition Now lies in second place, with 26 percent, and the Democratic is located at 24 per cent.”

“No party has thus its own majority, and political experts track that Sunday’s elections will be followed by an unstable period politically.”

“In the republic of Moldova, with 3.5 million inhabitants – many want to maintain the close relationship to Russia, while others want to move closer to the EU.”