Maya Sandu
Maya Sandu is the current President of Moldova, having taken office in December 2020. A former Prime Minister and an advocate for pro-European policies, she has focused on anti-corruption measures, economic reform, and strengthening Moldova's ties with the European Union. Sandu has faced significant political challenges, including opposition from pro-Russian factions within the country. Her administration has been marked by efforts to stabilize the country amid geopolitical tensions and domestic political unrest.
Born on May 24, 1972 (52 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5 | 7.40 | 0.20% | +40% | 43,733,762 | 120,289 | $155,000 | 426$ |
| Russia | 3 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 177,375 | $1,500,000 | 1,846$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,582 | $17,000 | 11$ |
| Totals | 9 | 191,827,009 | 300,246 | $1,672,000 | 2,283$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Georgia:
Maya Sandu stated that Russia will attempt to influence the results of Moldova's parliamentary elections this year.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu stated that the Kremlin's bet on the parliamentary elections is to change the leadership of Moldova to people it can control and then use the country against Ukraine.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu has become more vocal in demanding accountability for Russian war crimes.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu wants Moldova to complete negotiations for EU membership by the end of 2027.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu expressed hope that after the elections, Chisinau and Bucharest will maintain a close partnership.
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Russia:
Maya Sandu, the president of Moldova, allowed for the possibility of Moldova joining the EU without Transnistria.
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Russia:
Maya Sandu is the pro-European politician who won the elections in 2020.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu is referred to by Dodon as the 'president of the diaspora' following her victory in the presidential elections.
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Russia:
Moldovan President Maya Sandu referred to Gutsul as a person involved in a criminal group acting against the interests of Moldovan citizens.
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Ukraine:
Maya Sandu is the President of Moldova who has not accepted the credentials of the new Russian ambassador.
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