Candidates favoring ties with Russia advance to Gagauzia election runoff in Moldova

CHISINAU, November 16. /TASS/. Moldova’s former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo and Party of Socialists candidate Fiodor Gagauz are set to advance to a runoff election for head of the Gagauzia autonomous region. According to preliminary data from the Central Electoral Commission, Stoianolgo has secured 38% of the vote, with 90% of ballots counted, while Gagauz has received 25%. During their election campaigns, both candidates emphasised the need to maintain friendly relations with Russia.