The presidential election in Moldova is being closely covered by foreign journalists. The second round is reported by outlets such as Reuters, The Guardian, CNN, DW, RBC, Digi24, and others, reports IPN.

French news agency Reuters writes that “Moldovans are voting in an election overshadowed by allegations of electoral fraud, which could allow Moscow to regain influence in the country as Moldova seeks closer ties with the European Union.”

The British publication The Guardian mentions that Moldovans are heading to the second round “to choose between the current pro-European president and a pro-Russian challenger.”

“Moldovans are voting in the second round of a crucial presidential election that could decide whether the post-Soviet country remains on a European path or returns to Moscow’s orbit,” writes CNN.

Germany’s DW (Deutsche Welle) notes that “Moldovan police have tightened their vigilance to prevent a repeat of what they consider a vast vote-buying scheme in last month’s first round, allegedly orchestrated by Russia-backed fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor.”

Russian news portal RBC states that “the candidates’ chances are almost equal,” adding that “the combined support of pro-European candidates doesn’t guarantee Maia Sandu 51% in the second round, while Stoianoglo appears in a stronger position and has a chance to win.”

Meanwhile, Romania’s Digi24.ro reports that Moldovans living in Russia “are being bused to vote in Moldova,” adding that “traffic jams are forming on the bridges over the Dniester.”

In Moldova, the second round of the presidential election is taking place between PAS candidate Maia Sandu and PSRM candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo.