History of independence of the Republic of Moldova is full of complex moments. The Soviet-like thinking of its population would not for long time give a chance to that country to start living in accordance with European democratic standards and it forced the political elite to run to extremes. In the recent years, the power in the republic is in the hands of pro-European politicians. Despite their loss in the recent presidential vote to the representative of socialists Igor Dodon, the general foreign policy tends to be focused on Europe and democratic values. However, the unity of the pro-Western camp seems to be phony and histrionic, especially considering the fact that the conflict between main actors of Moldavian politics got out in the open.
The letter of former candidate for presidency in the Republic of Moldova to Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Europe and Eurasia Brock Bierman indicates the depth of the contradictions that have accumulated in the Moldavian society over the last years. Rampant corruption distinctive for post-Soviet republics won't let the country proceed in development and guarantee decent life to its nation. Moreover, according to Sandu's information, one of the most influential people in the country Vlad Plahotniuc who is considered to be the patron of all democratic forces, is the one not only inflicting irreparable harm to the economy of Moldova by his numerous financial manipulations but also disorienting European partners on the part of democratic developments and fight against corruption in the republic.
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The appearance of such information at this moment did not happen by chance. This fall, the mandate of the acting parliament of Moldova, the only source of authority in the country, is expiring. Correspondingly, now is the moment for everyone to whom it may concern to try to improve own electoral position. Knowing that Plahotniuc and his Democratic Party lack the trust of the population, Maia Sandu is in the haste to gather support of foreign partners of Moldova as she has a rather good chance for success. So she is about to propose her own program for taking the country out of crisis.
Besides, the letter makes it clear that Sandu is going to offer Mikheil Saakashvili join her team, for Saakashvili was feisty combating corruption not only in his home country Georgia but also in Moldova's neighboring country Ukraine. In this situation a quite reasonable question arises of who needs to be supported by the civilized world for real progress of Moldova. As was rightly written by Sandu in the letter, her Party of Action and Solidarity is the only pro-European political force that did not tarnish itself by financial schemes and intrigues. Whereas Plahotniuc and his political associates got involved into numerous corruption scandals including embezzlement of international financial assistance.
As for USAID's reaction to this appeal, there was none to this moment. Well, as it usually happens in such situations, certain results can be seen only after the election campaign is over.