Lilian Carp
Russia Bans Moldovan MPs and Minister, and Expels Diplomat
After Russia announced on Tuesday evening that it had banned three pro-European Moldovan MPs and the Interior Minister, the targeted politicians said they had no plans to go there anyway.
The authorities in Moscow banned Interior Minister Ana Revenco and three deputies of the Action and Solidarity Party, PAS, Oazu Nantoi, Olesea Stamate and Lilian Carp.
Pro-Russian Moldovans Condemn Ban on Symbols Backing Ukraine Invasion
Pro-Russian politicians in Moldova on Friday denounced a ban on symbols backing Russia's attack on Ukraine, such as the letters "V" and "Z", as well as the "St George" black-and-orange ribbon, adopted by parliament on Thursday evening.
Moldova’s General Prosecutor Detained on Corruption Charges
The General Prosecutor's building in Chisinau, Moldova, August 18, 2021. Photo:EPA-EFE/Doru Dumitru
Moldovan anti-graft prosecutors detained General Prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo on Tuesday night for 72 hours on four charges related to corruption and abuse of power.