There will be no sharp turn of Moldova towards Moscow even if Dodon wins
Associate Professor at the Russian State Humanitarian University, RIAC expert Alexander Gushchin believes that the chances of Maya Sandu, who is considered a pro-Western candidate, to win the presidential elections in Moldova are 70%.
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“The easiest way to say is that Dodon is a pro-Russian candidate, and Sandu is a pro-European one. But I would not perceive Igor Nikolaevich as an absolutely pro-Russian candidate. Despite the fact that he articulates Eurasian values and cooperation with Russia, the presidency does not allow much in Moldova. He will not be able to completely withdraw from the European Association, since his powers are limited. To do this, we will have to hold a referendum,” Gushchin said.
Direct presidential elections in Moldova took place on October 30. To win in the first round, a candidate needed to get 50% plus one vote, but no one was able to overcome this barrier. According to the CEC, the leader of the Party of Socialists Igor Dodon, who scored 48,3%, and the head of the Action and Solidarity party Maia Sandu (38,4%) are advancing to the second round.
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