The United Sates Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against two Moldovan oligarchs, Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor, and against a number of entities and persons associated with these. The announcement was made by the U.S. Ambassador to Moldova Kent D. Logsdon. According to the diplomat, the sanctions were imposed for systemic corruption and interference in elections, supported by the Kremlin, IPN reports.
- Mihai Popsoi: “We will move closer to the EU and attract the necessary external support”
- Nicu Popescu resigns from his position as deputy to become European affairs envoy
- Doina Gherman: The European agenda will be the legislature’s priority in the coming months
- Today, the Munteanu Government is requesting a vote of confidence in Parliament
- The designated Prime Minister, in consultations with parliamentary factions
