Moldova’s president wins western praise for election triumph

Maia Sandu’s victory amid claims of Russian interference boosts EU hopes and deals setback to KremlinEurope’s most powerful leaders have congratulated Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, after she won a second term, cementing the country’s EU aspirations and dealing a setback to the Kremlin.With nearly 98% of the vote counted in the second round of the presidential elections on Sunday, Sandu had 54% of the vote, ahead of Alexandr Stoianoglo, a Kremlin-friendly political newcomer, backed by the pro-Russia party of Socialists. Continue reading…  Read More

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