EU sanctions further 5 individuals and 1 entity for destabilising actions in Moldova
European Union foreign ministers adopted on October 14 restrictive measures against five individuals and one entity responsible for actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.
The Council of the EU said in a statement that the new listings include Evghenia Guţul, who is the Governor (‘Bashkan’) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, and is responsible for promoting separatism in that region, thereby attempting to overthrow the constitutional order and threatening the sovereignty and independence of Moldova.
The October 14 listings also include other individuals for their destabilising actions in Gaugazia: Mihail Vlah, the deputy to the Bashkan and media relations adviser, Iurii Cuzneţov, the deputy head of department for external affairs of the region, and Illia Uzun, the deputy president of the executive committee and member of the Gagauz National Assembly.
Evrazia, a Russia-based non-governmental association whose goal is to promote Russia’s interests abroad, including in Moldova, is also sanctioned, as well as its director and founder, Nelli Parutenco.
Those targeted are subject to an asset freeze and a prohibition on the provision of funds or economic resources to them, directly or indirectly. Additionally, the sanctioned individuals are subject to travel bans to the European Union.
Restrictive measures under this regime now apply to a total of 16 individuals and two entities, the statement said.
The European Parliament adopted on October 9 a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.
The European Commission (EC) adopted on October 10 a Growth Plan for Moldova worth 1.8 billion euro and underpinned by a Reform and Growth Facility for the period 2025-2027.
A nationwide referendum is scheduled to be held in Moldova on October 20 2024 on whether the country should amend the constitution of Moldova to include the Moldovan citizens’ wish for European Union membership.
The same day, there is a presidential election, in which Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu is seeking a second term.
(Photo: EC Audiovisual Service)
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