Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the holding of elections to the Russian State Duma in the Transnistrian region without the consent of Moldova’s constitutional authorities runs counter to efforts to resolve the Transnistrian conflict. Bucharest reaffirmed its support for Moldova’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, reports G4media.
A total of 17 polling stations were opened across Moldova for voting in the Russian State Duma elections. One of these is located in Chișinău and was agreed with the Moldovan authorities. A further 16 polling stations were opened in the Transnistrian region without the consent of Moldova’s constitutional authorities.
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also condemned the holding of the Russian State Duma elections on 18–20 September in territories of Ukraine which the ministry describes as temporarily occupied. Bucharest has stated that such actions constitute a serious violation of international law.
According to Romania’s position, the holding of Russian elections in these territories cannot have any legal consequences or alter their internationally recognised status. Bucharest also stated its rejection of Russia’s unilateral actions, which, in the assessment of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, undermine the international legal order.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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