Editorial: Le Monde

• In Moldova, there was a decisive vote on the geopolitical orientation of the former Soviet republic, but the results were not those hoped for by the pro-Europeans.
• The current president, Maia Sandu, who has made the European route and the fight against corruption her main fight, did not win a comfortable victory in the first round of votes.
• Sandu will face Alexandru Stoianoglo, a pro-Moscow candidate, in the second round of votes.
• The EU has attempted to help Moldova manage its economic crises and accession negotiations, but it seems their efforts have not been enough to counter Russian influence.

Conclusion: The geopolitical battle in Moldova demonstrates that Moscow holds strong influence in the region and that EU support has not been effective enough to counter it.

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