Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria
The decree removes residency, language and history tests for eligible adults as Moscow continues its passportization policy in separatist territories.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree simplifying citizenship procedures for residents of Transnistria, the breakaway republic within Moldova's internationally recognized borders.
- Moscow has long used passportization mechanisms to exert influence over populations in occupied territories; Russian proxies controlling Transnistria rely on Moscow's support and have frequently appealed for assistance.
- Under the decree, applicants can bypass Article 15 requirements, including five years of permanent Russian residency and tests in Russian history and law, while foregoing language proficiency.
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu has repeatedly called for withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers, advocating resolution through "peaceful means" followed by "gradual reintegration" of Transnistria.
- Transnistria remains home to 1,500 Russian peacekeepers, most local residents holding Russian passports; PoliticsPeople have historically carried flags with portraits of Vladimir Putin in Tiraspol, Moldova.
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EU candidate Moldova has mounted political and economic pressure on Russian-speaking Transnistria, prompting Moscow to simplify the migration process Moscow has made it easier for residents of Transnistria, a de facto self-governing region of Moldova, to obtain Russian citizenship, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The measure applies to...
Russian passports were once distributed in eastern Ukraine, then the separatist territories were recognized as their own states. In 2022, Russian tanks and bombs underscored Moscow's ambitions. People in Moldova should now be able to get Russian passports without ever having entered Russian soil.
Russia facilitates the issue of passports in the separatist territory of Transnistria.
The inhabitants of Moldova's Transnistria are said to be able to obtain Russian citizenship more quickly. Ukrainian president suspects an attempt by Russia to recruit new soldiers.
The residents of Transnistria will be able to obtain Russian citizenship by simplified procedure, according to a decree signed by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. The document published on the official portal of the Government of Russia addresses foreign citizens or persons without citizenship, over 18 years old, who have permanent residence in Transnistria. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has signed a ...
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