Moldovans voted in a critical presidential runoff on Sunday, where pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu faced off against a Russia-friendly challenger. Sandu has a slim lead – 50.47% – over Alexandr Stoianoglo who has slipped behind to 49.53% with 90.90% of the votes counted. This election has been marred by allegations of voter fraud, electoral interference, and intimidation, raising concerns about the state of democracy in an EU candidate country. In the first round on October 20, Sandu received 42% of the vote but did not secure an outright majority. This left her to face Alexandr Stoianoglo, a…