Sandu criticized the simplification of the issuance of Russian citizenship to residents of Transnistria

Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticized the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship by residents of Transnistria. This was reported by the Politico newspaper on May 17.

According to her, many residents of Transnistria allegedly accepted Moldovan citizenship after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in order to feel safe.

On May 15, Putin signed a decree that establishes special rules for residents of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) to become citizens of the Russian Federation. This document simplifies the entry into Russian citizenship for citizens of the PMR in the following points: they do not need to confirm continuous residence in Russia, have a legitimate source of livelihood and take the Russian language proficiency exam.

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On May 16, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PMR expressed gratitude to the Russian leadership for signing a decree making it easier for residents of the PMR to obtain Russian citizenship. It is noted that the decree will strengthen the security and social protection of Pridnestrovian citizens in the conditions of continuing regional instability.

On May 16, the former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, Valery Litskai, noted that the simplified admission of Pridnestrovian residents to Russian citizenship would facilitate the embassy's activities, which are limited by the Moldovan authorities. He also stressed that more than 220,000 compatriots live in Transnistria alone. According to the expert, this decree actually frees the hands of Russian diplomats and simplifies many procedures.