The authorities of Gagauzia called Moldova a country controlled by European tourists

Modern Moldova has not passed the test of democracy, the republic is under the control of European curators. This was stated by Ilya Uzun, Acting head of the Executive Committee of Gagauzia, in a conversation with Izvestia on May 28.

"Moldova has not passed the test of democracy today. This suggests that our country is led by European curators. This shows that Moldova does not belong to itself," he said, commenting on the decision of the Chisinau Court of Appeal to uphold the verdict of the head of Gagauzia, Evgenia Gutsul.

Uzun stressed that the authorities of Gagauzia will continue to use all legal means to seek the release of the Bashkan of the autonomy from prison.

"Our representatives will work in every locality. We will tell you once again about the illegal actions that are taking place against our Bashkan. <...> We know that Evgenia is not to blame for anything. And those curators who organized this coup, <... They will be responsible within the framework of the law," the politician added.

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Chisinau has suspended the decision on the campaign

Hutsul, accused of allegedly financing the Shor party, was sentenced to seven years in prison on August 5, 2025. This case, which caused a wide worldwide response, attracted international lawyers William Julie and Gonzalo Boye, who, among others, defended the defendant.

On May 6, the vice-chairman of the Parliament, Giorgi Leitchu, announced that the authorities of Gagauzia canceled the elections to the National Assembly (parliament) scheduled for June 21, as the region does not have time to prepare for voting due to obstacles from Chisinau. It is specified that a new voting date will be set after the completion of negotiations with the central authorities of Moldova.