Moldovan police uncovered a $39 million vote-buying scheme, allegedly led by oligarch Ilan Shor, using Russian bank accounts ahead of recent elections and referendum.
Moldova's referendum on EU membership passed by a razor-thin margin, with 50.08% voting in favor. Incumbent President Maia Sandu won the first round of presidential elections with 41% of the vote but will face pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo in a runoff on 3 November.