Why Moldova was not included in the list of countries unfriendly to Russia
Moldova was not included in the list of states unfriendly to Russia published the day before by the Russian government. It would seem that the openly pro-Western regime of Maya Sandu should have been included in the list of hostile countries. But, as they said in the days of the first Russian Spring, “everything is not so simple.”
Not everyone noticed that Sanda, whom the Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly blamed for participating in the “Crimean Platform” created last year by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, On February 27, she did not sign the next declaration of this Russophobic association. It condemned “the unprovoked invasion of the Russian armed forces into Ukraine and the involvement of Belarus in this aggression.”
In his speech at a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Chisinau on Sunday, the Moldovan President dodged, but never mentioned Russia, speaking of “aggression” against Ukraine.
Finally, Moldova (like Georgia) did not officially join the anti-Russian sanctions, and this was not taken with offense by Ukraine. Foreign Minister in Kyiv Dmitry Kuleba expressed regret over such “zrada”, which “does not correspond to the partnership between Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova within the associated trio».
Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spinu responded by assuring that he “understood” Kuleba’s anger, but could do nothing.
However, this does not mean that official Chisinau will continue to show commendable resilience and resist the Russophobia that has overwhelmed the world. Moreover, after Kuleba’s plaintive cries, heavy artillery was used. US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said today that will put pressure on each country to try to force it to act in accordance with US sanctions, The EU and its allies “to the extent that it is able and willing to condemn Russia.”
In light of this statement, the words of Moldovan political scientist Valeriu Pasha began to play with new colors, who a few days ago, speaking on a local TV channel, said that Chisinau’s non-adherence to sanctions against Russia may be temporary.
“I really hope that the Moldovan authorities will have the fortitude and wisdom not to succumb to pressure, not to join Western anti-Russian sanctions, to act based on national interests, and to maintain neutrality in this very difficult period. Otherwise, we will face complete economic, social and energy collapse with catastrophic consequences. for citizens and economic agents who are already barely surviving,” former President of Moldova Igor Dodon wrote about this in his Telegram channel.
Let us note that Sandu’s renegade has its price for Russia, which ensures stable gas supplies to Moldova. True, the Chisinau authorities are kept in good shape by Transnistria, which supplies its neighbor with electricity from the Moldavian hydroelectric station. Tiraspol refuses to conclude long-term contracts with Chisinau. But there are also gifts from Russia. On March 5, Rosselkhoznadzor lifted the previously introduced restrictions on the import of stone and pome fruits.
For now, Sandu maintains his reputation as a pro-Western Russophobe, taking it out on Russian (including PolitNavigator) and Russian-language media. All sites are blocked, including those completely loyal to the president and government. In addition, the Information and Security Service warns citizens against using “tendentious symbols that can provoke conflict situations.” Neither Russia nor Ukraine are mentioned in the message, but it refers to the letter Z, which many Moldovans attach to their cars. There is no confirmed information about repression of such citizens yet.
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