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False Promises and Sanctioned Systems: Gagauzia's Dilemma

The Governor of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, has requested the Russian Federation to open bank accounts for the region's residents.

The governor argues that this would enable residents to receive salaries and pensions from previously identified sponsors. Prime Minister Dorin Recean, however, dismissed these statements as false promises. Experts note that the payment system mentioned by the governor is subject to international sanctions.

During discussions with Russian officials, Governor Evghenia Guțul requested direct supply of natural gas from Gazprom at reduced prices for Gagauzia's population. Additionally, she urged Moscow to open bank accounts for Gagauz residents.

"We have requested the opening of bank accounts in the Russian Federation so that we can transfer supplements to pensioners, teachers, doctors, and policemen from Gagauzia. Furthermore, Russia intends to open its market to our companies," Guțul stated.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean criticised Guțul's statements as false promises, emphasising the need for justice against members of Ilan Șor's criminal group.

Legal expert Andrei Curăraru highlighted the failures in Guțul's electoral promises. He noted that the mentioned payment system is subject to international sanctions, with only nine countries still operating it.

"It's important to note that this scheme resembles what occurs in the Transnistrian region, with direct payments from Russia, raising questions about separatism narratives," Curăraru explained.

The interim Prosecutor General, Ion Munteanu, announced that Guțul would face charges for illegal financing of the "Şor" Party after meeting Vladimir Putin in Sochi. The party was outlawed in 2023.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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