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 EU membership is crucial for all of Europe, reinforcing Estonia’s support for Moldova’s European integration . Sandu also participated in the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, where she addressed questions about potential unification with Romania, though the specifics of her response were not detailed .
Sandu strongly condemned Russia’s decision to simplify the process of granting Russian citizenship to residents of Transnistria, a breakaway region in Moldova. She described the move as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to destabilize Moldova and support its military efforts in Ukraine . This development underscores ongoing tensions between Moldova and Russia over Transnistria, a region with a significant Russian military presence.
> Background: **Moldova seeks EU support as Russia expands citizenship in Transnistria.** — *3 hours ago*