Sandu’s win shows Russia can be defeated in vulnerable countries, ex Deputy FM

 Diplomat Sergi Kapanadze, who served as deputy foreign minister under the United National Movement government, has hailed Moldova’s recent parliamentary election victory by President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party as a “clear example of how Russia can be defeated in a divided and vulnerable country.”

“Unlike last year’s tense referendum and presidential vote, Sandu and her government have now won decisively, securing a solid parliamentary majority,” Kapanadze said. “This is a significant achievement given the strong presence of pro-Russian forces and the resources Moscow invests to sway Moldovan politics.”

According to the Moldovan Central Electoral Commission, with almost 100% of votes counted, Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity leads with 50.1% of the vote, consolidating its position as the ruling party.

Kapanadze said the result demonstrated that even in countries susceptible to Russian information campaigns and influence operations, pro-European forces can achieve decisive victories.