21.10.2016 | Why Moldova’s first presidential election in 15 years reveals an artificial divide

Moldovans preparing to elect a new president later this month are being asked to choose between pro-European Union and pro-Russian candidates in a ballot that reflects the polarization of the political landscape. But, unlike neighboring Ukraine, these distinctions are artificial and misleading, only serving to mask the avarice and cynicism of many of the country’s politicians - something Brussels and Moscow are all too aware of.

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