SOCHI, November 5. /TASS/. The West is forcing a divide among the residents of Moldova, the course of the presidential campaign has left the society of that country with complications, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated talking to reporters on the sidelines of the 21st meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club

"You know, it seems to me that this is the very case when the campaign has passed, but complications remain and first and foremost for Moldovan society itself. <…> The problem is in the split they (the West - TASS) are imposing and the unleashed antagonism of the people who live on the territory of Moldova," she said.

"Russia has never - despite all the absolutely monstrous, unthinkable statements by [Moldovan President Maia] Sandu and her entire regime, all those who gave her money from the West, financed her and pushed her into politics in every possible way, despite everything - we have always been open to friendly, mutually respectful, partnership-based and the closest relations with the citizens of Moldova, with this country," Zakharova went on.

The diplomat also wished the residents of Moldova to find a way out of the deadlock they have found themselves in due to the policies of Sandu and the West.

"[This is necessary] so that the wounds the West inflicted on Moldovans - citizens of different nationalities in that country, people who love their homeland, who speak their native language, who know their own history - so that these wounds can somehow be healed," she added.

Moldova held the second round of presidential elections on Sunday. As the Central Election Commission announce, after processing 100% of the ballots, Sandu won the second round with 55.33% of the votes, while her opponent, former Prosecutor General Alexandru Stoianoglo, receive d 44.67%. However, at the polling stations in Moldova, Stoianoglo won with 51% after 100% of the votes were counted. The opposition, represented by the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, called Sandu an illegitimate president, who is recognized only by her "sponsors and curators from abroad." Sandu declared victory, Stoianoglo called on his supporters to remain calm.