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Presidents Pose, Poll Shows 42% Moldovan, 72% Romanian Support

5/17/2026

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Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan posted a photo on a Romanian military plane, signaling unionist momentum.
They traveled together to Armenia for the Political Community summit, the joint trip by the two leaders.
A March poll showed 42% of Moldovans and 72% of Romanians favor unification.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said reunification must be decided by the peoples of Moldova and Romania, not actors.

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Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan posted a photo on a Romanian military plane, signaling unionist momentum.
They traveled together to Armenia for the Political Community summit, the joint trip by the two leaders.
A March poll showed 42% of Moldovans and 72% of Romanians favor unification.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said reunification must be decided by the peoples of Moldova and Romania, not actors.