President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Thursday of meddling in Moldova’s internal affairs, pointing to an election this weekend in the region of Gagauzia where she said many of those running were Russian agents.
Moldova barred a Russian regional delegation this week from going to the semi-automonous pro-Russian region of Gagauzia which will elect the head of its government on Sunday.
The delegation was led by Rustam Minnikhanov, governor of Russia’s Tatarstan region, who said it was regrettable he had been denied entry to Moldova’s capital Chisinau.
Moscow denies meddling in Moldova’s affairs. It did not immediately respond to Sandu’s accusation of candidates being agents.
Moldova leader accuses Russia of meddling ahead of regional vote
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