Maia Sandu Takes Oath Of Office As New Moldovan President

Maia Sandu was sworn in as the new president of Moldova after taking the oath of office at a ceremony in the capital, Chisinau, on December 24. Sandu is a former World Bank economist who favors closer ties to the European Union and the United States. She was elected last month after a clear runoff victory against Russia-backed Igor Dodon.