Moldova takes to the ballot box in presidential election and EU referendum - in pictures

  • Women cast their vote in Chisinau, Moldova, on October 20, during a presidential election and a referendum on joining the EU, as the war rages in neighbouring Ukraine. AP
    Women cast their vote in Chisinau, Moldova, on October 20, during a presidential election and a referendum on joining the EU, as the war rages in neighbouring Ukraine. AP
  • A woman has her child post her ballot in Chisinau. AP
    A woman has her child post her ballot in Chisinau. AP
  • President of Moldova Maia Sandu after voting in Chisinau. EPA
    President of Moldova Maia Sandu after voting in Chisinau. EPA
  • Ms Sandu, standing for re-election with the Party of Action and Solidarity, casts her ballots for the presidential polls and EU referendum. AFP
    Ms Sandu, standing for re-election with the Party of Action and Solidarity, casts her ballots for the presidential polls and EU referendum. AFP
  • Moldova's presidential candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo casts his ballot in Chisinau. Reuters
    Moldova's presidential candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo casts his ballot in Chisinau. Reuters
  • Mr Stoianoglo, a former attorney general of Moldova, speaks to media in front of polling station. EPA
    Mr Stoianoglo, a former attorney general of Moldova, speaks to media in front of polling station. EPA
  • Former president of Moldova and head of the Socialist Party, Igor Dodon, casts his ballot with his wife Galina in Chisinau. EPA
    Former president of Moldova and head of the Socialist Party, Igor Dodon, casts his ballot with his wife Galina in Chisinau. EPA
  • Members of Moldova's electoral commission count votes in the presidential election and referendum on joining the EU at the close of voting on October 20. Reuters
    Members of Moldova's electoral commission count votes in the presidential election and referendum on joining the EU at the close of voting on October 20. Reuters