Maia Sandu celebrates victory in Moldova's presidential runoff election, securing 54 percent of the votes against a pro-Russian opponent in a politically charged atmosphere that showcased democracy in action.
Maia Sandu celebrates victory in Moldova's presidential runoff election, securing 54 percent of the votes against a pro- Russia n opponent in a politically charged atmosphere that showcased democracy in action.Moldova's pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory on Sunday in a tense presidential runoff with near-complete results showing her on 54 percent of the votes against a rival backed by a pro- Russia n party.
The result will be a major relief for the pro-Western government, which strongly backed Sandu’s candidacy, and her push for closer Western ties on Moldova’s path toward the EU. “You have shown that nothing can stand in the way of the people’s power when they choose to speak through their vote," she added.
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