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Moldova Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal: Political Turmoil Unfolds

Chișinău authorities have once again demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops and ammunition illegally stationed in the Republic of Moldova.

Additionally, the National Bank of Moldova has clarified that the utilisation of cards from the Russian payment system "Mir" through payment infrastructure within Moldova is physically unfeasible. These topics are among those covered in the press review conducted by Victoria Popa.

During a program on JurnalTV, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Ion Sturza, emphasised that a pro-European government is the guarantor of peace for Moldova. Sturza asserted that Moldova's rightful place is within the European Union, highlighting the peril a pro-Russian government poses to Moldovans. He also addressed the challenge posed by Gagauzia, expressing bewilderment at the autonomous region's recent leadership choice and advocating for local leaders who prioritise Moldova's interests.

TV8 featured a statement by PAS deputy Oazu Nantoi, criticising the frequent visits of the Gagauz Bashkan to Moscow, alleging it as part of a destabilisation agenda. Nantoi voiced concerns about the Bashkan's purported role as a pawn in Moldovan political manoeuvring, urging for Gagauzian autonomy to align with Moldova's interests.

In response to Ziarul de Gardă, the National Bank of Moldova clarified that it has not authorised the operation of the Russian payment system "Mir" within Moldova. This came after Gagauz Bashkan Evghenia Guțul claimed to have signed an agreement with a Russian bank for Gagauzians to receive funds through "Mir" cards.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi reiterated the call for the withdrawal of Russian troops and ammunition during a press conference with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ian Borg, stressing the importance of international support in this endeavour.

Deschide.md reported Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian's concerns regarding Tiraspol's inconsistent positions and politicisation, particularly regarding issues affecting Dubăsari farmers and Romanian-language schools in Transnistria.

Realitatea.md quoted Parliament President Igor Grosu expressing optimism about resolving the Transnistrian issue by 2030 and highlighted the importance of the ongoing census for electoral accuracy.

In an interview with Radio Chișinău, demographer Valeriu Sainsus emphasised the census's role in effective societal planning and data collection on citizenship and migration.

Minister of Labor and Social Protection Alexei Buzu discussed the challenge of unemployment in Moldova, citing both opportunities and difficulties in addressing the issue.

Moldova 1 summarised an interview with Education Minister Dan Perciun, who outlined priorities including improving access to quality education, addressing staffing shortages, and enhancing the curriculum.

Translation by Iurie Tataru*

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