Moldovan President Maia Sandu conducted a working visit to Tallinn, Estonia, where she met with Estonian President Alar Karis. During the meeting, Karis emphasized that Moldova’s membership in the European Union is important for all of Europe, reinforcing Estonia’s support for Moldova’s EU accession . The visit took place amid broader discussions at the Lennart Meri Conference, an annual geopolitical forum in Tallinn, where regional security and EU integration were key topics.
Sandu also addressed concerns about Russia’s actions in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova. She condemned Russia’s decision to simplify the process of granting Russian citizenship to Transnistrian residents, calling it a deliberate attempt to destabilize Moldova and support Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. Sandu stated that this move is one of the ways Russia threatens Moldova’s sovereignty . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed his foreign ministry to engage with Moldova on this issue, highlighting regional concerns over Russia’s actions .
During the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, Sandu was asked about the possibility of Moldova’s unification with Romania. She responded by emphasizing Moldova’s independent path and its focus on EU integration, avoiding direct endorsement of unification . Meanwhile, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin formalized the decision to grant Russian citizenship to Transnistrian residents, further escalating tensions in the region .