Today on News Cats: Moldova's presidential runoff features pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu versus Russia-friendly Alexandr Stoianoglo amid serious allegations of Russian interference and vote-buying schemes. Key concerns arise from a $39 million vote-buying scheme linked to exiled oligarch Ilan Shor and reported voter intimidation tactics, including anonymous death threats. Worsening inflation at 28.7% affects voter susceptibility to bribery. The recent EU membership referendum highlights Moldova's division, with the pro-EU diaspora potentially playing a crucial role in the election's outcome. #MoldovaElection #MaiaSandu #AlexandrStoianoglo #EUAspirations #RussianInterference #VoteBuying #ElectoralIntegrity
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