President Maia Sandu Leads Moldova’s Defiance Against Russian Ban on Fruit and Vegetables, Denounces Moscow’s Actions

President Maia Sandu Leads Moldova's Defiance Against Russian Ban on Fruit and Vegetables, Denounces Moscow's Actions

Russia’s agricultural oversight agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, reinstated restrictions last imposed in 2022, citing “continuous, systematic observation of elements subject to quarantine” and accusing Moldovan authorities of inaction. Moldova, led by President Maia Sandu in its pro-European stance, vehemently dismissed Russia’s recent ban on its fruit and vegetable imports as unfounded, deepening the strain between Moscow and … Read more