Moldova Considers Canceling Visa-Free Regime with Russia
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- Moldova is reportedly discussing the cancellation of its visa-free regime with Russia, according to a Moldovan parliament deputy.
- The ruling party is also considering denouncing a 2001 treaty recognizing each other as strategic partners, with potential termination within one to two years.
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Moldova is considering significant diplomatic shifts concerning its relationship with Russia, including the potential cancellation of visa-free travel and the denouncement of a long-standing friendship treaty. These discussions follow Moldova's earlier announcement of its departure from the CIS.
MOSCOW, June 3. /TASS/. The authorities of Moldova are discussing the possibility of canceling the visa-free regime with Russia, Izvestia reported, citing a deputy of the republic's parliament from the Party of Socialists, Bogdan Tsirdea.
"The cancellation of visa-free travel is being discussed behind the scenes. And I think that is where it is heading," he told the publication, adding that this issue is being discussed within the ruling party.
According to Tsirdea, Moldova is also discussing the possibility of denouncing the 2001 Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation with Russia, in which the parties recognize each other as strategic partners. The deputy believes that this agreement could be terminated within one or two years.
Earlier, Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Pop·oi stated that the republic would leave the CIS in April 2027.
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Moldova will discuss the denouncement of the 2001 Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation with Russia.
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- What are the specific reasons behind Moldova's ruling party discussing these measures?
- What is the timeline for these discussions and potential decisions?
- What are the expected consequences of canceling the visa-free regime and denouncing the treaty?
- What is the reaction from the Russian government to these potential changes?
