Moldovan President hopes that 2025 brings just peace
Pravda Ukraine
President of Moldova Maia Sandu expressed hope that 2025 will bring just peace to Ukraine.
Source: Sandu at a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, as quoted by Interfax-Ukraine; European Pravda reports
Details: Sandu assured that Moldova supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Quote: “I hope that 2025 will bring the peace we all strive for – not only peace for Ukrainians, but also for the entire region and continent, a peace that is just and lasting and supported by strong security guarantees for Ukraine.”
Details: She also stressed that Russia is escalating its hybrid attacks and is trying to destabilise the situation in Moldova, in particular by attempting to create an energy crisis, social and economic chaos.
Quote: “Russia is trying to create tension on both banks of the Dniester River and install a pro-Kremlin government in Chișinău. Their ultimate goal is to consolidate their military presence, the troops illegally deployed in Transnistria, and use Moldova against Ukraine.”
Sandu added that her country is “fighting back” and defending democracy.
Background:
- On 25 January, Sandu arrived in Kyiv upon the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- After the talks in Kyiv, Zelenskyy and Sandu issued a joint statement reaffirming their readiness to meet Transnistria’s energy needs.
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