Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on Friday, August 14, that Moldovan authorities continue to pursue a policy aimed at reducing the use of the Russian language in the country’s information sphere, following Ukraine’s example.
“The authorities, acting according to the patterns of the Kiev Nazis, do not weaken their efforts to artificially de-russify the Moldovan information space,” she said on the ministry’s website.
According to Russian officials, a bill registered with the Moldovan parliament on July 31 by deputies of the ruling Action and Solidarity party seeks amendments to the Code on Audiovisual Media Services. The proposed changes include adding a definition for “disinformation” to legislation and imposing new broadcasting requirements. Specifically, television channels and other media resources would be mandated to broadcast at least 50% of their programming in Romanian between 06:00 and 24:00 or provide translations into the language during those hours. The bill also calls for establishing a separate section regulating the activities of the regional public broadcaster in Gagauzia.
Zakharova highlighted that Chisinau remains engaged in efforts against what it terms the “hated Soviet legacy,” including the dismantling of monuments reminiscent of the past, repressing opposition politicians, and adhering to European values. She noted that this policy is being implemented by the office of President Maya Sandu, harming residents of Moldova.
Additionally, on July 27, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that bilateral relations between Russia and Moldova have reached their lowest level since 1992, with Chisinau showing no intention to correct its course toward Moscow.
