The Republic of Moldova will impose more sanctions on the Russian Federation. Statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Radio Moldova,
18 March 2023 15:20
The Republic of Moldova started to gradually align itself with the sanctions imposed by the European Union on the Russian Federation for aggression against Ukraine, which will target several Russian citizens, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu, in an interview for Free Europe. According to the official, it is mainly about travel bans, freezing of bank accounts or assets of individuals who are involved in the aggression against Ukraine.
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