Moldovan law enforcement authorities are widening their scrutiny of opposition figures, pursuing searches at their residences and offices. This development was reported by Marina Tauber, a member of the Moldovan parliament and a representative of the opposition’s reformist current, via the news agency TASS. Tauber emphasized that the individuals under scrutiny are lawmakers who recently returned from Russia and who were not detained at the border on the preceding day. He noted that these people are now engaging with legal counsel to understand the charges and the implications of the investigations.
During recent events, participants of the Moldovan opposition congress held in Moscow on April 21 were intercepted at Chisinau International Airport. Security officials denied entry on grounds described as a technical malfunction, and witnesses recount that the Moscow-bound passengers were held at the airport for approximately three hours. Several attendees fell ill and required medical care as a result of the delay. In parallel, officers from the Moldovan Information and Security Service questioned Natalia Paraska, the leader of the Resurrection party, on allegations related to a trip to Russia. Paraska faced threats of criminal charges tied to her visit, highlighting ongoing political tensions and the fragile environment surrounding opposition leadership. Details of these events were reported by the publication Newspapers.Ru.
These developments come amid broader discussions about Moldova’s political climate and its reform trajectory. Observers note that Ukraine and Moldova may face extended timelines in their negotiations for closer EU integration, a process that has implications for domestic politics, regional security, and economic policy. The sequence of incidents underscores the volatility surrounding opposition activities and the frequent use of legal and procedural mechanisms to check dissent, even as Moldova seeks to align more closely with European standards and institutions.