Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic
Briefly

The pro-Western president Maia Sandu won re-election in Moldova, defeating Moscow-aligned rivals, which signifies a crucial geopolitical victory against Russian influence in Eastern Europe.
In her victory speech, Sandu thanked Moldovans overseas for their support, emphasizing that the election represented a collective triumph for Moldova towards a dignified, sovereign future.
European leaders hailed Sandu's election as a critical moment against Russian interference, with Poland's Prime Minister underscoring the necessity of this momentum in protecting democracy across the region.
Sandu highlighted unprecedented external interference in the election process, decrying the use of dirty money and illegal tactics as an attack on Moldova's democratic integrity.
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