Transnistria: 60,000 apply for Russian citizenship amid security warnings
Tensions are escalating in the Transnistria region of Moldova as Russian officials and local leaders issue significant updates regarding security and citizenship. Vadim Krasnoselsky, the leader of the breakaway region, reported that over 60,000 residents have applied for Russian citizenship under a simplified procedure established by a decree from President Vladimir Putin. This process is available to Russian-speaking foreign citizens and stateless persons over the age of 18. Despite a nearly tenfold increase in consular fees—rising from $65 to $600—the demand for citizenship remains high.
Simultaneously, Moscow has issued stern warnings regarding the security of the region. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that any military aggression against Transnistria would be viewed as an attack on the Russian Federation. He emphasized that Russia is prepared to use all available means to protect its citizens and military personnel stationed in the area. While Galuzin noted that the immediate risk of armed conflict is currently low, he criticized Moldova's increasing cooperation with NATO and Kyiv, warning of catastrophic consequences for any aggressor.
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Mikhail Galuzin · Moldova · Russia · Russia · Transnistria · Vadim Krasnoselsky · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The consular fee for Russian citizenship increased from $65 to $600. news.yam.md
- [● 3 SOURCES] The simplified citizenship decree applies to Russian-speaking foreign citizens and stateless persons over 18. hir.ma · kuruc.info · maszol.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia is prepared to use all available means to protect Russian citizens and troops in Transnistria. tvrmoldova.md
- [● 4 SOURCES] Over 60,000 residents in the Transnistria region have applied for Russian citizenship via a simplified process. hir.ma · kuruc.info · maszol.ro · news.yam.md
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia considers any military aggression against Transnistria as an attack on the Russian Federation. tvrmoldova.md