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politics1 day ago

Sandu would back Moldova–Romania reunification in a referendum

Moldovan President Maia Sandu told a British podcast she would vote for Moldova’s reunification with Romania if the issue were decided by referendum, arguing the small country struggles to survive as a democracy and must resist Russia; she cautioned that public support is not strong, with polls showing about two-thirds opposed to reunification, and she framed EU membership as a more realistic goal, noting Moldova’s 2024 referendum narrowly approved EU accession and her reelection as a pro-European leader.

via politico.eu|
#eu-membership#maia-sandu#moldova
world3 months ago

Tensions Rise as Moldova's Elections Spark Concerns Over Russian Influence and Stability

The Kremlin is allegedly planning to incite violent protests in Moldova following the September 28 elections to undermine President Maia Sandu and influence the political outcome, using disinformation, training, and staged provocations, amidst broader efforts to destabilize Moldova and reassert Russian influence in the region.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#kremlin-tactics#maia-sandu#moldovan-elections
politics1 year ago

Moldova's Election Sparks International Tensions and Accusations

President Joe Biden congratulated Maia Sandu on her reelection as President of Moldova, highlighting the Moldovan people's support for her vision of a secure and democratic nation aligned with the European Union. Despite Russian attempts to undermine Moldova's democratic processes, the recent elections and a constitutional referendum in favor of EU membership demonstrate Moldova's commitment to a European future.

via The White House|
#european-union#joe-biden#maia-sandu
politics2 years ago

Europe's Leaders Discuss Moldova's Progress and Russian Influence at Summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised Moldova's "enormous progress" towards joining the European Union, despite Russian opposition. Moldova obtained official candidate status for the EU in June 2022, along with Ukraine, and both countries now want to formally open accession negotiations. Von der Leyen is in Moldova for a major summit of European leaders designed to present a united front against Russian aggression in Ukraine and its intimidation of former Soviet countries on its borders.

via Euronews|
#european-union#maia-sandu#moldova
politics2 years ago

Russian officials consider case against Moldova's Sandu over alleged threats to Putin.

Russia's Investigative Committee may initiate a criminal case against Moldova's President Maia Sandu over her threat to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he visits Moldova, according to the first deputy chairman of the RFCC's International Affairs committee. Sandu had announced that Moldova would comply with the International Criminal Court's decision to arrest Putin for committing war crimes in Ukraine and the forcible abduction of children from Ukraine to Russia.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#international-criminal-court#maia-sandu#moldova
politics2 years ago

Moldova's Sandu warns of Soviet Union revival amidst Russian aggression

Moldova's President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of trying to rebuild the Soviet Union by using its influence in Eastern Europe. She said that Moscow is using its energy resources and propaganda to undermine democracy in the region. Sandu, who was elected in November 2020, has vowed to fight corruption and strengthen ties with the European Union.

via Financial Times|
#democracy#eastern-europe#maia-sandu
politics2 years ago

Moldovan President Calls for Pro-EU Protests

Moldova's President Maia Sandu has called for a "European Moldova National Assembly" on May 21 in Chișinău to show support for the country's EU future and to counter rising fears of Russian interference. Moldova was granted EU candidate status last June but has faced increasing pressure from Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sandu has previously accused the Kremlin of planning to stage a coup in Moldova and the police have arrested a group of men with ties to Russia who were plotting to stir unrest at anti-government protests in Chișinău.

via POLITICO Europe|
#eu#maia-sandu#moldova