Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban accused the Moldovan government of secretly ceding full control over Dniester River water resources in northern Moldova to Ukraine via a classified agreement. This comes amidst warnings from the Environment Minister about potential water shortages in Chisinau, which Ceban disputes, calling it panic-sowing.
The Russian embassy in Moldova reported the unlawful detention of a Russian national at Chisinau airport, citing "humiliating pressure" and "harsh interrogations." The detainee's health reportedly deteriorated, and consular access has been denied.
Moldova is moving to sever economic ties with Russia, with a Russian envoy criticizing the leadership's European integration course. Meanwhile, Russia is ready to normalize relations with the US if its interests are respected, and has imposed retaliatory sanctions on five UK citizens. Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian regions, causing casualties.
Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon stated that Chisinau must abandon unilateral anti-Russian sanctions and resume direct flights to Moscow to improve relations with Russia. He also advocated for rejoining the CIS and EAEU.
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.
La déclaration politique de Chisinau, visant à réaffirmer l'attachement des États membres du Conseil de l'Europe à la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme, est déjà sujette à des récupérations politiques. Certains États cherchent à affaiblir la Cour de Strasbourg, créant une fausse dichotomie entre sécurité nationale et droits individuels.
The Russian embassy in Chisinau is receiving a significant number of applications from Transnistria residents seeking Russian citizenship, following a decree on simplified admission. The process will begin after technical approvals, with citizenship acquisition being voluntary.
A Russian embassy official in Moldova stated that President Putin's decree simplifying Russian citizenship for Transnistria residents is "extremely timely" due to increasing pressure from Chisinau, which negatively impacts the region's socio-economic situation.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov stated that Moldova's leadership is increasing pressure on Transnistria, contradicting its stated commitment to a peaceful conflict settlement. He cited a new law on separatism and economic pressure as harmful actions.
According to Shoigu, fuel shortages and rising prices at Moldovan gas stations "clearly demonstrate the consequences of Chisinau's refusal to engage constructively within the CIS"
The Russian Security Council secretary also believes that it would be incorrect to say that the blockade is being implemented solely by Chisinau, as both the Kiev regime and, indirectly, EU countries are participating
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu said The government of Moldovan President Maia Sandu practically shut down the Moldovan Power Plant which "generated electricity and supplied it to the right bank at reasonable prices"
