MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moldova is planning to arrest the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, after her return from Russia, opposition politician Ilan Shor said on Thursday.
«We have insider information that they are preparing to arrest Yevgenia Gutsul right at the airport,» Shor said on air of the Rossiya 24 broadcaster.
Gagauzia is an autonomy in the south of Moldova, which traditionally stands for rapprochement with Russia, while official Kishinev has proclaimed a course towards European integration.
Moldovan authorities are persecuting the Gagauzia* leader.
Charges in the criminal case against Gagauzia leader Evgenia Gutsul will soon be brought to court, acting Prosecutor General of Moldova, Ion Munteanu, announced against the backdrop of a meeting between Russian President… pic.twitter.com/kEFKn2YDCg
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