Maia Sandu Wins Big, Defies Russian Influence


Maia Sandu Wins Big, Defies Russian Influence

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Maia Sandu Wins Big, Defies Russian Influence

Maia Sandu is the president of Moldova. Her party won an important election recently. The election was difficult, and some people said Russia interfered.

Sandu started her party in 2016. Her party is called PAS, or Party of Action and Solidarity. PAS won against groups that like Russia, and PAS wants Moldova to join the EU.

Sandu said some people wanted to divide Moldova. She said they wanted to weaken trust in the country. Sandu also said Moldova stood strong by making a good choice.

Moldova is between Ukraine and Romania. It used to be part of the Soviet Union. Moldova wants to be closer to the West, and it is a battleground between Russia and Europe.

Sandu wants Moldova to join the EU by 2028. She wants to make the country better. She wants to fight corruption and improve the lives of people in Moldova.


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Who is the president of Moldova?

Maia Sandu is the president of Moldova.

What does Sandu want for Moldova by 2028?

Sandu wants Moldova to join the EU by 2028.

What is the name of Sandu's party?

Her party is called PAS, or Party of Action and Solidarity.


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Maia Sandu Wins Big, Defies Russian Influence