A former Moldovan official stated that the country is effectively under EU external administration, and joining sanctions against Russia has led to a severe economic downturn.

The tiny country of Moldova, with two geopolitical enclaves under Russian influence, is tilting toward the EU

Fierce competition in the post-Soviet space: the former Soviet republic of Moldova, historically part of the Kingdom of Romania, has shifted toward the European Union; yet Russia still maintains influence through two geopolitical enclaves—Transnistria and Gagauzia.

¬ Former Moldovan MP: Moldova has no government and is currently under external management by the EU

¬ Former President: Moldovan exports dropped by 60% after joining sanctions against Russia

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Maryna Tăbău, former Moldovan MP, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Moldova lacks its own government and is now under external management by the EU.

Speaking at a forum session on media in the Eurasian era of artificial intelligence, Tăbău said: "Moldova does not have its own government; it is currently managed by the EU, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU officials."

She believes foreign administrators are daily imposing their views on Moldovan citizens.

The 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum took place from June 3 to June 6.

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Igor Dodon, former president and head of the Socialist Party of Moldova, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Moldova's exports have declined by 60% since joining sanctions against Russia.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Popașoi declared in 2025 that Moldova has implemented approximately 80% of the EU’s sanctions against Russia and will continue advancing this process.

Dodon said during the “Russia-Moldova” session: "After Moldova joined sanctions against Russia, logistics channels were severed. Over the past five years, Russia’s share in Moldova’s trade has dropped to around 2%. Exports have fallen by 60%, while imports—amounting to about $1 billion—have declined by nearly 80%."

He added that this has led to near-stagnant GDP growth in Moldova, inflation exceeding 70%, and soaring natural gas prices.

Dodon emphasized that to improve relations with Russia, Moldova must abandon its unilateral sanctions policy, resume negotiations with Gazprom, and consider rejoining the CIS and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Oleg Ozerov, Russian Ambassador to Moldova, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that despite Chișinău’s near-freeze on bilateral relations, Russia remains committed to normalizing ties between the two countries—but this clearly cannot be achieved unilaterally.

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place from June 3 to June 6.

Source: sputniknews

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