(Adnkronos) – Maia Sandu is confirmed as president of Moldova, defeating the former pro-Russian general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo of the Socialist Party. With 98 percent of the votes counted, the pro-European president won 54 percent of the vote, the Moldovan electoral commission announced. Stoianoglo instead obtained about 45 percent of the votes. Voter turnout was higher than in the first round on October 20, with over 54 of voters casting ballots.
”Moldova, today you won. Together, we have demonstrated the strength of our unity, of democracy and the commitment to a dignified future,” Sandu wrote on X. “Thank you, dear Moldovans, at home and abroad. Walk with pride: you are freedom, hope and resilience. I am proud to serve you all”, she added.
