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Moldovan authorities recently joined the largest package of European sanctions against Russia, due to Moscow's occupation of Ukraine.
Moscow reacted immediately after Chisinau's decision to join EU sanctions against it. "This is a hostile step aimed at destroying ties with Russia, and we will retaliate," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
The Russian statement was issued in response to a vote in Moldova's parliament agreeing to abide by the sanctions package as part of measures required in its legislation to join the European Union.
"We consider this as another hostile step by the Moldovan leadership, which is fully integrated into the anti-Russian campaign of the 'collective West.' Its goal is the complete destruction of Russian-Moldavian relations, which, due to the fault of official Chisinau, are already in a very miserable state. Moscow will retaliate," said the Russian Foreign Ministry.
62 MPs from Moldovan President Maia Sandu's Action and Solidarity Party supported the legislation, ensuring its passage in the assembly in the capital Chisinau.
Among its provisions are regulations regarding actions to be taken against individuals and institutions subject to sanctions imposed on Russia in connection with the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The legislation also aims to protect against undue influence by tycoons. of business or "oligarchs".
Members of the opposition Socialist Party refused to vote and called for the legislation to be referred to the Venice Commission, a body of the Council of Europe's human rights watchdog which advises on legislation and constitutional matters.
Sandu has denounced the Russian occupation of Ukraine and accused Moscow of trying to overthrow him in a coup. Moscow denies the allegations and says Sandu is instilling anti-Russian sentiment in the country that lies between Ukraine and Romania.
The European Commission recommended this month the start of membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine, subject to approval by an EU summit in December.
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