Moldova joins the Register of Damage caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “It’s high time to say it loud and clear that no one is above the law,” President Maia Sandu stated in the fourth Council of Europe Summit held in Reykjavik, Iceland, IPN reports.
According to the official, Moldovan democracy is backed up by strong political will, but it cannot stand alone against the magnitude of the faced challenges. Russia will continue to be a source of instability for the region for years to come. The best way to consolidate democracy and freedom is to join the European Union.
“Over the past two years, we have worked tirelessly to cut the influence of oligarchs in politics, on the economy, media, and political parties. We started cleaning up a corrupt justice system. No doubt, we still have a lot of work to do, but improved international rankings are a testament to our efforts and political determination to strengthen our democracy,” said President Sandu.
“But in the face of current challenges, this is not enough for democracy to survive and flourish in my country. It’s not enough for change to happen sustainably. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shaken the entire European continent. While nothing compares to the devastation suffered by Ukraine, we feel the shockwaves from the war just across our border. We are on the receiving end of Russian-backed hybrid methods, which are designed to destabilize our democracy.
“The aggression unleashed by Russia against Ukraine has impacted our national security and created an uncertain environment. Our citizens and entrepreneurs continue to struggle with the economic repercussions of soaring energy prices and disruption of trade routes. Our economy needs to grow for democracy to stand a chance. Russia’s disinformation and propaganda needs to be disarmed for our democracy to stand a chance. We’ve been holding the line against Russia’s destabilization efforts, and we will continue to do so,” stated Maia Sandu.
The United States, Japan, Canada and almost all European countries on Wednesday signed a Register of War Damage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a prelude to demands for reparations and lawsuits against Moscow.
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu took part in the fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe that took place on May 16 and 17.
