Moldova's pro-Western Sandu claims election win after meddling allegations

[Behind the Aegis]

Source: Reuters

Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party.

With 98% of the ballots counted, Sandu led Stoianoglo with 54.35%, the Central Election Commission said at the end of an election and campaign that were marred by persistent allegations of interference denied by Russia.

The victory for the 52-year-old ex-World Bank adviser, who has accelerated the nation's push to leave Moscow's orbit and join the European Union, is seen by her supporters as an endorsement of the resolutely pro-Western course she has tacked.

But Stoianoglo's dominance across swathes of the country suggests her party faces a stiff challenge at key parliamentary elections next summer that will decide the composition of the government.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/moldova-s-pro-western-sandu-claims-election-win-after-meddling-allegations/ar-AA1trAcS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=934b261976014dfe98b6bc14746eb633&ei=28

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Yet another blow to Russia! Let's hope the US follows suits and keeps a Russian stooge out of office and sends another woman to the highest office, like Mexico and now, Moldova!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Moldova is a front line state. They confirmed their choice of a woman for commander in chief. . . . . .nt

[riversedge]

3. Wise choice IMHO

[riversedge]

2. Moldova on map........

https://www.aol.com/moldova-country-profile-132252269.html



https://www.mapsland.com/europe/moldova/detailed-political-and-administrative-map-of-moldova-with-relief-roads-railroads-and-major-cities-2001

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. As your maps show Moldova does not border Russia. Even so, there are Russian troops in Moldova

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_military_presence_in_Transnistria

[tornado34jh]

5. The reality is, pro-Russia politicians are more common in Europe than we would like to admit

Look at Georgia. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has Viktor Orban as a key ally and ideological influence. So whether it is Moldova or Georgia, there are more pro-Kremlin groups than we think.

[quakerboy]

6. in the world.

It's not Europe.

Israel declined to participate in sanctions on Russia.

India is happy to keep trading with russia.

The US will come closer, percentage wise, to electing a pro Kremlin stooge leader, than Moldova (or georgia) just did with literal vote buying and areas of the country run by Russian soldiers.

[tornado34jh]

7. I'm just referring to Europe alone

Also, there are quite a few politicians/political groups in Europe that support Russia, including Hungary, Slovakia, recently AfP gained in parts of Germany, Le Pen, Serbia, so Russia has quite a significant influence in Europe. Yes, Putin has support not just with parts of Europe, Latin America, parts of Asia, and many African countries support him as well.

[Igel]

8. Sandu's led Moldova since 2020.

Nothing new or glass-ceiling-shattering there.

It's more like, "And years ago, Moldova!"

Then again, remember Thatcher.