Pro-Russia presidential candidate declares victory in Moldova

‘Moldova’s pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon has declared victory in the presidential runoff after beating his West-leaning rival.
“I am president for the whole country, for those who voted for me and those who voted against,” Dodon told reporters late Sunday as near-final results showed the socialist-backed opposition candidate being ahead with a considerable margin.
With 98 percent of ballots counted, Dodon garnered 54 percent of the votes while his West-leaning rival Maia Sandu had just under 45 percent, according to the electoral commission.
Final results are expected to be announced at 0800 GMT on Monday.’
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