The Republic of Moldova is on the frontlines of a historic struggle: defending democracy against Putin’s hybrid war of propaganda, corruption, intimidation, and destabilization.
We stand with President Maia Sandu, the Government, the Parliament, and every citizen who chooses democracy, justice, European integration, and true sovereignty.
There is no middle ground between freedom and tyranny — Moldova’s choice is the world’s choice: freedom.
The parliamentary elections on September 28, 2025 will decide Moldova’s future. A victory of pro-Russian forces would:
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Shatter regional security
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Threaten NATO’s eastern flank
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Hand the Kremlin another launchpad for further aggression against Romania and Ukraine
Now is the moment to reject Russian disinformation, to defend truth, liberty, and democracy, and to secure Moldova’s European path.
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In the face of lies, choose Truth.
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In the face of tyranny, choose Freedom.
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In the face of fear, choose Democracy.
We stand with the Republic of Moldova — stand with us.
Signed by Former U.S. Ambassadors
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Alianta Chair, Amb. Adrian Zuckerman (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Romania, 2019–2021
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Alianta Co-Founder, Former Chair & Board Member, Amb. Mark Gitenstein (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Romania, 2009–2012; U.S. Ambassador to the EU, 2022–2024
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Alianta Honorary Chair, Sen. Jim Rosapepe (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Romania, 1998–2001
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Amb. Kathleen Kavalec (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Romania, 2023–2025
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Amb. James D. Pettit (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Moldova, 2015–2018
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Amb. James Stuart Gilmore III (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to OSCE, 2019–2021
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Amb. Michael R. Carpenter (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to OSCE, 2021–2024
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Amb. Kent D. Logsdon (ret.) – U.S. Ambassador to Moldova, 2022–2024
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