The customs duties imposed by Moldova strengthen its policy of strangling the economy of Transnistria and provoking a social crisis in the unrecognized republic. This was stated by the head of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) Vadim Krasnoselsky. RIA News.
The Moldovan customs service stated that the country’s authorities canceled the benefits provided to Transnistrian companies when paying customs duties. Changes to the tax law of the Republic came into force on January 1, 2024.
“Moldova is strengthening its policy of strangling the Transnistrian economy and provoking a social crisis in Transnistria,” Krasnoselsky said, adding that the current financial and transport blockade, as well as import-related problems, are links in the same chain.
The head of state also stated that a wide list of goods, including medicines and medical equipment, are prohibited from being imported into the PMR.
Before that, the press service of the President of the unrecognized republic Vadim Krasnoselsky reportedIt was stated that Transnistria could lose up to 5 million dollars due to Moldova imposing customs duty on imports.
Conflict before dead On the border of Ukraine and Transnistria.