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Russia Condemns Moldova's Post-Election Situation
Russia criticizes Moldova's post-election tensions, election irregularities, and EU integration referendum.
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PoliticsInternational RelationsElectionsRussia Ukraine WarGeopoliticsReferendum
Russian Foreign MinistryImfMoldovan Constitutional CourtEu
Maria ZakharovaMaia Sandu
- What is Zakharova's assessment of Russia's relationship with the Moldovan people?
- Despite the current tensions, Zakharova asserts that the Moldovan people view Russia as a friend and partner, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation.
- What criticisms did Zakharova level against President Maia Sandu's performance and promises?
- Zakharova claims that President Maia Sandu's promises of unity ring hollow given her first term's record of repression, media restrictions, and the economic downturn leading to a significant population decline.
- What accusations did Zakharova make against the Moldovan authorities regarding voting access?
- Zakharova criticized the Moldovan authorities for limiting voting access for Moldovan citizens in Russia, alleging that only two polling stations were open, and many were turned away at the border.
- What is the main point of Maria Zakharova's statement regarding the recent Moldovan presidential election?
- Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, stated that the Moldovan presidential election resulted in increased animosity between the people and the government, citing election irregularities and the president's reliance on diaspora votes.
- How did Zakharova characterize the Moldovan Constitutional Court's decision on the EU accession referendum?
- The Moldovan Constitutional Court's approval of the referendum on EU accession is seen by Zakharova as politically shortsighted and dismissive of the will of Moldovan citizens, who largely opposed the measure.