Mihai Popșoi in an interview with CNN
According to the Moldovan diplomat, no one wants peace more than the Ukrainians themselves.
„Well, we know for a fact that nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians. They’ve suffered enough, but also they’ve shown incredible heart and incredible courage. And of course, we’re seeing what is happening in the Russian society as well, the economic situation and the political pressures. So I think it’s safe to say that the time has come for a reasonable solution that takes into account international law and one that is sustainable, that is lasting and that is just”, Popșoi told the American television network.
He emphasized that Moldova, as the country that has taken in the largest number of refugees per capita and has felt the consequences of the war firsthand, is proud of its international reputation as a small country with a “big heart.”
„And we are proud of the response of the Moldovans who have opened their hearts and their homes to Ukrainians. And we’ve stood by Ukraine throughout these years. By the same token, of course, we hope that this conflict comes to an end in a way that is sustainable, that is just and that is lasting,” the foreign minister noted.
Speaking about the start of negotiations on the first negotiation cluster with the European Union, he stated that this event is an extremely important milestone for Moldova.
„But a lot of hard work is ahead to make sure that we deliver on the promise to all citizens to bring Moldova into the European family of nations. But today is indeed a moment when we look back at the work that has been done under very difficult circumstances. But again, the Moldovan society, the Moldovan institutions have proven that we can deliver even under the most difficult circumstances,” concluded Mihai Popșoi.
