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Moldovan President Maia Sandu rejected a proposal to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize on Feb. 5, saying the honor belongs to Ukrainian prisoners of war and others who risk or give their lives for peace.

Sandu's remarks came on the same day Ukraine secured the return of 157 prisoners of war from Russian captivity in its first exchange with Moscow in nearly five months.

"I am grateful that people are paying attention to our country and value our courage and resilience, but many people have been nominated for this prize," Sandu told Moldovan broadcaster TV8.

"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize."

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Sandu said that the true heroes are those who sacrifice their lives or put themselves in danger for peace in their own countries, adding that she hopes peace will come to the region as soon as possible.

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[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Ah gotcha my bad. I dont have a more neutral term either, one that confers the same respect

[–] HowRu68@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

No problem, since you pointed it out I looked it up and TIL. Lol.