Published February 14,2023
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Moscow “strongly rejects insinuations” about alleged intentions to destabilize the political scenario in Moldova, the Russian Foreign Ministry mentioned on Tuesday.
In an announcement on its web site, the ministry mentioned Moldovan President Maia Sandu used a trick, employed by the West and Ukraine — first cited some “closed information,” unimaginable to confirm, and based mostly on it justified her personal “illegal actions.”
According to the ministry, the “true goal” of Kyiv, which “launched disinformation about the ‘Russian plan to destabilize Moldova’,” is to interact Chisinau in robust confrontation with Moscow.
“In turn, the Moldovan authorities confirmed this fake in order, using the myth of the Russian threat, to divert the attention of Moldovan citizens from internal problems caused primarily by the failed socio-economic course of the current administration, to strengthen the fight against dissent and political opponents,” the ministry mentioned.
The diplomatic service mentioned opponents in Moldova have been subjected to political persecution, hinting on the felony case opened in opposition to former Moldovan President Igor Dodon, accused of connections with Russia.
“We strongly reject the insinuations about Russia’s alleged desire to ‘shake up’ the situation in the Republic of Moldova. Unlike Western countries and Ukraine, we do not interfere in the internal affairs of Moldova and other countries of the world. Russia does not pose a threat to the security of the Republic of Moldova and stands for the development of mutually beneficial and equal bilateral cooperation,” the ministry pressured.
It referred to as on the Moldovan authorities “to show state wisdom,” to oppose exterior provocations, and to construct its course based mostly on the pursuits of the residents of Moldova, understanding the “great advantages that stable friendly relations with Russia can bring to Moldova.”
President Sandu claimed on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s assertion on Russia’s plans to destabilize Moldova had been confirmed by state establishments.
She claimed Russia’s alleged plan concerned a gaggle of individuals with navy coaching taking violent actions in opposition to authorities buildings and taking hostages.
During a particular session of the European Council final week, Zelensky mentioned he knowledgeable Sandu about Russian intentions to “undermine the political situation in Moldova.”
Last Friday, Natalia Gavrilita resigned because the nation’s prime minister citing crises attributable to Russia’s conflict on Ukraine.
Since Moscow’s “special military operation” final February, Moldova has been fighting inflation, excessive power costs and a refugee inflow.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
