Peskov called the Hutsul verdict a politically motivated decision.

The sentence of the head of Gagauzia, Evgenia Gutsul, to seven years in prison is an example of illegal pressure on political opponents. This was announced on August 5 by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.

"Yes, this is an example of a politically motivated decision, it is an example of illegal pressure on political opponents during the election campaign," Peskov said.

He added that the Kremlin sees how the rules of democracy are being flouted in Moldova. According to him, people are being deprived of the opportunity to vote for those they prefer, "the opposition is being squeezed."

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Earlier that day, Hutsul was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case of financing the Shor party.

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