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Moldova's pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff election amid Russian interference allegations and foreign meddling claims

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Maia Sandu has won her second term as President of Moldova, securing a victory in a closely watched presidential runoff election against pro-Russian opponent Alexandr Stoianoglo. According to various reports, Sandu obtained between 54.7% and 54.94% of the vote, with Stoianoglo securing around 45% of the vote. The election was widely seen as a referendum on Moldova's future, with Sandu advocating for the country's integration into the European Union (EU) and Stoianoglo backed by pro-Russian forces. The EU and the United States have welcomed Sandu's re-election, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen congratulating her on her victory.

  1. DE
    Ursula Von Der Leyen
    European Commission
    1. It takes a rare kind of strength to overcome the challenges you've faced in this election. I'm glad to continue working with you towards a European future for Moldova and its people.
  2. FR
    Emmanuel Macron
    Renaissance
    1. Democracy has triumphed over interference and manoeuvres from outside. France will continue to stand beside Moldova on the country's European path.
  3. GB
    David Lammy
    British Home Office
    1. I look forward to strengthening our friendship and continuing our support on Moldovas economic and democratic reforms.
  4. MD
    Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova
    1. Maia Sandu is an illegitimate president, recognised only by her sponsors and supporters abroad. The people of Moldova feel betrayed and robbed.
  5. MD
    Alexandr Stoianoglo
    Independent
    1. I have never participated in vote buying, the party that supports me in this election does not participate in vote buying.
    2. I have no relations with the Kremlin, nor with representatives of other states, nor with special services.
  6. MD
    Maia Sandu
    Independent
    1. We want a European future for our country.
    2. Thieves want to buy our vote, thieves want to buy our country, but the power of the people is infinitely greater.
    3. Moldova, you are victorious! Today, dear Moldovans, you have given a lesson in democracy, worthy of being written in history books. Today, you have saved Moldova! In our choice for a dignified future, no one lost.
    4. I have heard your voice – both those who supported me and those who voted for Mr. Stoianoglo. I commit to being the president for all of you.
  7. US
    Joe Biden
    1. For months, Russia sought to undermine Moldova's democratic institutions and election processes. But Russia failed. The Moldovan people have exercised their democratic right to choose their own future, and they have chosen to pursue a path aligned with Europe and democracies everywhere.
  8. MD
    Valeriu Pasha
    1. The worst-case scenario is, if they take full control of the parliament, they gradually liquidate any democratic institutions, including free and fair elections. After that, they will use Moldova as a bridgehead behind Ukraine.

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sources

  1. 1.Le Monde
  2. 2.The New York Times
  3. 3.ABC News (Australia)
  4. 4.The Times
  5. 5.CNN
  6. 6.France 24
  7. 7.The Times of India
  8. 8.The Washington Post
  9. 9.BBC
  10. 10.Agence France-Presse
  11. 11.Reuters
  12. 12.Times

perspectives

  1. 1.Russian Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Election
  3. 3.European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen
  4. 4.Electoral Fraud
  5. 5.Enlargement of the European Union
  6. 6.Moldova under Maia Sandu

countries

  1. 1.AzerbaijanAZ
  2. 2.BelarusBY
  3. 3.GermanyDE
  4. 4.FranceFR
  5. 5.United KingdomGB
  6. 6.IrelandIE
  7. 7.ItalyIT
  8. 8.Moldova, Republic ofMD
  9. 9.PolandPL
  10. 10.RomaniaRO
  11. 11.Russian FederationRU
  12. 12.TurkeyTR

organizations

  1. 1.European Union
  2. 2.Krem­linRU
  3. 3.World Bank
  4. 4.Central Election Commission
  5. 5.Party of Socialists of the Republic of MoldovaMD
  6. 6.Socialist PartyFR
  7. 7.European Commission
  8. 8.Sor (Shor) Party
  9. 9.WatchDog
  10. 10.Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
  11. 11.Georgian DreamGE
  12. 12.Harvard UniversityUS

persons

  1. 1.Maia SanduMD
  2. 2.Alexandr StoianogloMD
  3. 3.Stanislav Secrieru
  4. 4.Ursula Von Der LeyenDE
  5. 5.Dorin ReceanMD
  6. 6.Ilan ShorMD
  7. 7.Olga RoşcaMD
  8. 8.Andrei CurararuMD
  9. 9.Andrew Higgins
  10. 10.Clare Sebastian
  11. 11.David LammyGB
  12. 12.Donald TuskPL

technicals

  1. 1.Soviet Union
  2. 2.Danube River
  3. 3.Dniester River
  4. 4.Black Sea
  5. 5.Russia-Ukraine War