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Moldova's incumbent President and presidential candidate Maia Sandu casts her ballots at a polling station, as the country holds a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, in Chisinau, Moldova on October 20, 2024. Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy” after partial election results on Sunday showed a majority of Moldovans choosing «no» in a referendum on joining the EU. The referendum took place amid fears of vote meddling by Russia. The two votes are seen as key tests of the former Soviet republic's pro-European turn under Sandu, but have been overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. (Photo by Vladislav Culiomza/Reuters)
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