Moldovan diplomats have stated that Russia’s plan to open sixteen additional constituencies in the Udegai region for the Russian State Duma elections without the consent of Moldova’s constitutional authorities is unacceptable. The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued this response following a statement from Vadim Krasnoselsky, the leader of the unrecognized Udegai region, which indicated that seventeen constituencies in the area would be opened for the Russian State Duma elections. The Ministry acknowledged the right of foreign citizens residing within Moldova’s territory to participate in elections in their home countries.
However, the diplomatic response stressed the importance of respecting Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a separate development regarding potential trilateral meetings, D. Peskov indicated that Moscow remains open to negotiations.
However, he stipulated that any such exercise of rights must be conducted with full respect for Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. These statements underscore the ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding electoral processes and jurisdictional matters involving the Udegai region and the broader relationship between Russia and Moldova.
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