Moldova has taken significant actions against Russian influence within its borders and in its political affairs, backed by the Kremlin. The Moldovan courts have convicted several pro-Russian oligarchs, who have since fled the country. Additionally, Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated she will not sign a decree to appoint Yevgenia Gutsul, the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, as a member of the government, citing Gutsul's criminal affiliations and pro-Russian stance, particularly highlighting Gutsul's visit to Russia. In a related move, Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat over the establishment of polling stations for Russia's presidential election in the breakaway region of Transnistria, a move seen as an infringement on Moldova's sovereignty. This expulsion was part of a broader stance against Russian interference, as evidenced by similar actions in Estonia, which announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat for hybrid operations against its security. Furthermore, Moldova announces plans to deport the Russian Ambassador.
Ex-Soviet state rejects ‘pro-Russia’ regional leader Moldova’s President Maia Sandu is refusing to include an autonomous region’s elected head in her cabinet, citing 'criminal' links https://t.co/baiG67G70R https://t.co/9R1e6ytTgX
Moldova announces they will deport the Russian Ambassador. Interesting that the closer a country is to Russia, the more they understand how to deal with Russians.
⚡️ Estonia announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat The country's Foreign Ministry called on #Moscow to "stop hybrid operations" against #Estonia's security. The Estonian Foreign Ministry has declared an employee of the Russian embassy in #Tallinn persona non grata, the… https://t.co/Hu3o4xKRG2
Moldova expels a Russian diplomat over the opening of polling stations for Russia’s presidential election in its breakaway region of Transnistria, the Foreign Ministry said after summoning the Russian ambassador. 🟠 Follow our LIVE coverage: https://t.co/3c0q19h34a https://t.co/uvskzOjTiR
#Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat over the opening of polling stations for #Russia’s presidential election in its breakaway region of #Transnistria https://t.co/vdjGMA31MD
Moldovan president Maia Sandu refuses to make Evghenia Gutsul, Shor's governor of southern autonomous region Gagauzia who recently met Putin, a member of the government. Sandu: EG "works for a criminal group, not for Gagauzia" people. Gutsul said she's suing Sandu for defamation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova announced the expulsion of the Russian diplomat because of the organization of elections on the territory of unrecognized Transnistria 📰 NewsMaker https://t.co/GB7ysCrIGD
Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in breakaway Transdniestria - foreign ministry https://t.co/gk8rXKdfrt https://t.co/Q2WPbRDSYQ
⚠️ MOLDOVA EXPELS RUSSIAN DIPLOMAT OVER POLLING STATIONS IN BREAKAWAY TRANSDNIESTRIA - FOREIGN MINISTRY Full Story → https://t.co/LVMld1jnwS Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat over the opening of polling stations for Russia's presidential election in its breakaway region of…
President of Moldova Maia Sandu does not intend to sign the decree on the appointment of Yevgenia Gutsul as a member of the Moldovan government. Commenting on Yevgenia Gutsul's visit to Russia during the briefing in Chisinau, the Moldovan president said that "the Russian… https://t.co/6tyRYAC1wP https://t.co/drHynSrolG
Moldovan President Maia Sandu says she will not sign a decree appointing the head of Gagauzia as a member of the government "A person who works for a criminal group and not for the people of #Moldova and the #Gagauz autonomy, and who makes statements against his country, has… https://t.co/GfzGtbn9Vc
Often pro-Russian and backed by the Kremlin, the main oligarchs have been convicted by Moldovan courts, but have fled the country. #Moldova #Europe #Russia https://t.co/kpq8B1wWdU via @YouTube