as a choice

"We have to present their optimism as a choice that's hard fought and well-earned and would hopefully make sense both in their narrative and in ours," Bouchard said.

The European Union and US have backed opposition calls for an investigation into the 26 October election which was seen in Georgia as a choice between a future within the European Union or a return to Russia's orbit.

Moldova's pro-EU president Maia Sandu appears on course for a second term after a pivotal presidential election run-off seen as a choice between Europe and Russia.

Moldovans are going to the polls on Sunday in the second round run-off of a presidential election seen as a choice between a European future or a return to Russian influence.

Opposition parties had billed the election as a choice between Europe and neighbouring Russia.