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Moldova’s president wins western praise for election triumph

Moldova’s president wins western praise for election triumph



Maia Sandu’s victory amid claims of Russian interference boosts EU hopes and deals setback to KremlinEurope’s most powerful leaders have congratulated Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, after she won a second term, cementing the country’s EU aspirations and dealing a setback to the Kremlin.With nearly 98% of the vote counted in the second round of the presidential elections on Sunday, Sandu had 54% of the vote, ahead of Alexandr Stoianoglo, a Kremlin-friendly political newcomer, backed by the pro-Russia party of Socialists. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/04/moldova-president-maia-sandu-wins-western-praise-for-election-triumph

Author : Jennifer Rankinin Brussels

Publish date : 2024-11-04 11:06:21

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