Chisinau, moldova (ap) — maia sandu, a former worldwide financial organization economist who favors closer ties with the european union, has gained moldova’s presidential runoff vote, decisively defeating the staunchly pro-russian incumbent, consistent with initial results released monday. Sandu captured over 57% of the vote, leaving the incumbent, igor dodon, in the back of by way of over 15 elements, in line with initial facts from the precious election charge, cec, that said nearly one hundred% of the vote has been counted.