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11/04/2024November 4, 2024
Zelenskyy hails Sandu’s victory in Moldova’s elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Moldova’s incumbent Maia Sandu, who this weekend, beating her rival backed by a pro-Russian party.
“Moldovans have made a clear choice — they chose a path toward economic growth and social stability,” Zelenskyy wrote on X.
The election in the ex-Soviet republic, sandwiched between war-torn Ukraine and the European Union, has been overshadowed by accusations of interference from Moscow.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, both Chisinau and Kyiv applied for their countries to join the European Union.
“Only true security and a peaceful, united Europe can guarantee each person and every family the confidence to face tomorrow with hope and certainty,” Zelenskyy added, vowing to strengthen ties.
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11/04/2024November 4, 2024
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Kyiv
In a show of support for Ukraine, German Foreign Minister arrived in Kyiv on a visit which had not been previously announced due to security reasons.
The German minister assured Ukraine of continued support in the face of the impending third winter of war and continued Russian attacks on infrastructure.
“Germany, together with many partners around the world, stands firmly by Ukraine’s side,” Baerbock said. “We will support the Ukrainians as long as they need us, so that they can follow their path to a just peace.”
This is Baerbock’s eighth trip to Ukraine since Russia’s began in February 2022. It comes amid news of the in Russia for use in the war against Ukraine, and one day before the .
The outcome of the US presidential election is especially important for Ukraine, as contender Donald Trump has vowed to cut off aid to the Ukrainian government if he returns to the White House. This scenario would mean that Germany and other European countries would take on more of the responsibility of helping Ukraine as it fends of Russia’s invasion.
dh/wd (Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa)
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