Moldova

According to the Central Election Commission, with 98% of votes counted, Maia Sandu led with 54.35% to Alexandr Stoianoglo’s 45.65%

Despite Hungary's opposition, the decision on candidate status was unanimously approved by 26 EU member states

An Athens - Chisinau flight was also inaugurated in November

Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova cites Ukraine's strength in resisting Russia's aggression and about the southeast European country's will to become a member of the European Union