Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead
Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead
Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead
Moldovan President Maia Sandu rejected a proposal to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize on Feb. 5, saying the honor belongs to Ukrainian prisoners of war and others who risk or give their lives for peace.
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Sandu said that the true heroes are those who sacrifice their lives or put themselves in danger for peace in their own countries, adding that she hopes peace will come to the region as soon as possible.
Since taking office, Sandu has positioned Moldova firmly on a pro-European course, advocating closer ties with the European Union while pushing back against Russian influence. She has repeatedly condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine and voiced support for Kyiv.
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