The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has been proposed for nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by Arild Hermstad, a member of the Norwegian Parliament and leader of the Green Party, TRIBUNA reports.

According to the Telegram channel SPPOT, Hermstad stated that the head of state “has been on the front line of defending democracy in Europe,” highlighting her role in strengthening the rule of law and Moldova’s resilience to attempts at destabilization by Russia.

“Maia Sandu and the Republic of Moldova are fighting on behalf of all of us,” the Norwegian MP said.