Former President Igor Dodon said that European values have nothing to do with the Russophobic policies pursued by Moldova under the leadership of Maia Sandu. TASScomments on the current president’s call to cut ties with Moscow.
According to him, Chisinau’s anti-Russian policy, combined with the regular expulsion of Russian diplomats from the country, the termination of agreements with the CIS and “other restrictions”, led to a crisis in the economy, a jump in prices and an increase in poverty. . Dodon also believes that Moldova’s actions are aimed at drawing the country into the conflict in Ukraine.
“Trying to break down those who do not share the government’s policies has further deepened the division among the country’s citizens. As all polls, including those conducted by pro-government sociologists, prove, the majority of the population is against a break with Russia and the Commonwealth countries. [независимых государств]”said the former president.
The other day, Moldovan President Maia Sandu statedHe said that cooperation with Russia should be abandoned in order to promote European values in the country.
According to him, “it is not enough to say that we are on the side of Europe, Moscow and everyone else.” As Sandu points out, either you strive for democracy and show it every day, or it’s just talk.
Previously The Kremlin responded to Moldova’s call to choose European values over relations with the Russian Federation.