Moldovans vote on Sunday in a presidential election and EU referendum at a pivotal moment that could bolster the small agricultural economy's drive to join the European Union, after allegations of Russian election meddling.

Voters in Moldova head to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballots in two decisive polls regarding the country's future: a presidential election and a referendum on joining the EU. Frontrunner and

Moldovans will cast their ballots on Sunday in two key votes that are viewed as critical to securing Moldova’s pro-Western future

Moldovans have started casting ballots in two key votes Sunday that could determine whether the European Union candidate country, which neighbors Ukraine, remains on a pro-western path amid ongoing allegations that Russia has tried to undermine the electoral process.

Moldovans will vote for a new president and on a constitutional amendment regarding its path to the EU. Both votes will take place amid accusations of Russian meddling, vote buying and disinformation.

The key polls are set to decide whether or not the former Soviet republic moves closer to the European Union or retains ties to Russia. Moldovan authorities have accused Moscow of trying to interfere in the election.

Moldova's upcoming presidential election and EU referendum on Oct. 20 are seen as critical in determining its future direction toward European Union integration.