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"European leaders congratulated pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu on winning a
runoff vote in Moldova’s presidential election over the weekend, with the
result seen as further step on the former Soviet republic’s road to integration
with the bloc.
The second round of voting pitted incumbent Maia Sandu against her
Russia-backed Party of Socialists opponent Alexandr Stoianoglo, after neither
candidate won a majority in the first round last month.
With 99.9% of the responses at the poll counted on Monday morning, Sandu won
55.4% of the vote, compared to the 44.6% of Stoianoglo, according to Moldova’s
Central Electoral Commission.
Sandu thanked her supporters at home and abroad on Sunday, after more than
300,000 people cast their votes overseas and significantly boosted her odds.
“Moldova, today you are victorious. Together, we’ve shown the strength of our
unity, democracy, and commitment to a dignified future. Thank you, dear
Moldovans, at home and abroad. Walk with pride—you are freedom, hope, and
resilience. I am proud to serve you all,” Sandu said on social media platform
X.
Sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, the largely agrarian nation of 3
million people has found itself pulled between remaining within Russia’s orbit,
and a future with Europe."
Via Kenny Chaffin.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
