Moldova's pro-Western Sandu claims election win after meddling allegations
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.
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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
(51,042 posts)riversedge
(73,211 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(51,042 posts)tornado34jh
(1,304 posts)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
(14,157 posts)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
(1,304 posts)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
(36,168 posts)Nothing new or glass-ceiling-shattering there.
It's more like, "And years ago, Moldova!"
Then again, remember Thatcher.