Moldova chose Europe over Russia in key election, says EU Council President

BRUSSELS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – "The people of Moldova have spoken and their message is loud and clear," European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday following Moldova's pro-European Union ruling party winning a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election. "They chose democracy, reform, and a European future, in the face of pressure and interference from Russia," Costa also said. (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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