Moldovan President Maia Sandu has announced her victory in the presidential election. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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The publication notes that the victory of the former World Bank employee was a test of the stability of pro-European sentiment on Europe's eastern border. This victory is especially important as Russia is stepping up its efforts to stop the region's rapprochement with the West.
We proved that by uniting, we can defeat those who wanted to bring us to our knees,
The publication emphasizes that Sandu's re-election was a test of the resilience of pro-European sentiment on Europe's eastern border.
This victory is significant against the backdrop of dictator Vladimir Putin's efforts to stop the country's rapprochement with the West.
According to Moldova's Central Election Commission, Sandu won 54% of the vote based on preliminary results from almost 98% of polling stations. This put her ahead of her rival, Alexandru Stoianoglo, a former chief prosecutor who promised to maintain close ties with the Kremlin.
The publication adds that Sandu has promised to promote Moldova's accession to the EU, despite the fierce opposition of Russia, which she accuses of interfering in the country's democratic process.
Recall
Moldovan police registered 191 violations during the second round of the presidential election as of 18:30. The most common violations were photographing ballots and campaigning.