UN General Assembly calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Moldova

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that calls on Russia to withdraw troops from the self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, which is located on the territory of Moldova. Unlike the decisions of the Security Council, the resolutions of the UN General Assembly are advisory in nature.

Tiraspol, Transnistria. Photo: Depositphotos

The resolution was considered at the request of Moldova itself, to which Canada and several countries of Central and Eastern Europe joined, writes Radio Liberty. 64 states voted “for”, 15 “against”, among them Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Syria, North Korea. 83 countries abstained from voting.

Russian troops are stationed in Transnistria under the armistice agreement signed in 1992, as well as for the protection of military warehouses with weapons of Soviet times. Moldovan authorities have repeatedly demanded their withdrawal.

Moldovan Prime Minister Pavel Filip said that the adoption of the document does not mean the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops, the politician supported the resolution and said that it is not directed against Russia, writes TASS:

“This resolution is not directed against Russia, but in defense of Moldova. We insist on the complete and unconditional withdrawal of the Operational Group of Russian troops, because they are illegally located on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The document in no way affects the Russian peacekeeping forces stationed in the country on the basis of the 1992 Moldovan-Russian treaty, although we believe that the military peacekeeping mission should be replaced by an international civilian mission. The resolution guarantees that this topic will be on the UN schedule until the last Russian soldier leaves the territory of the Republic of Moldova,” said Filip.

President of Moldova Igor Dodon. Photo: facebook.com/dodon.igor1

President of Moldova Igor Dodon expressed a different opinion, calling the decision of the Moldovan government to appeal to the UN an “anti-Russian demarche”; he stated his point of view on the official page in Facebook:

“The government of Moldova, controlled by the Democratic Party, made another anti-Russian demarche by initiating yesterday’s vote at the UN. The ruling coalition is using international platforms in an attempt to strengthen its seriously weakened domestic political positions ahead of parliamentary elections, which will take place in a couple of months. Such a PR campaign by the Democratic Party will have no practical significance.

One of the most successful peacekeeping operations in our country in accordance with the 1992 agreements of the year can be completed only after both sides of the Dniester come to a comprehensive agreement on the complete settlement of the conflict.

In just a few months, after the parliamentary elections, a pro-Moldovan parliamentary majority and government will be formed in Moldova, which will pursue a balanced foreign policy based on national interests, will strive to restore partnership strategic relations with Russia and to search for a model for a complete and final settlement of the conflict, which will suit both Chisinau and Tiraspol. I am sure that this position is shared by the majority of citizens of our country.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Photo: Depositphotos

Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation also expressed their views. Adopted resolution in Russian Foreign Minister called "odious and dangerous."

“To this day, the Russian military contingent remains the guarantor of peace and stability in Transnistria. The adoption of the resolution could undermine the fragile progress that has emerged in recent months on the Transnistrian settlement track. In this regard, we consider this initiative as an outright advertising and propaganda move by some political figures in Chisinau, who are trying to score points on the eve of the upcoming parliamentary elections by inciting anti-Russian sentiments,” the statement says.

The Russian diplomatic service stressed that in the very leadership of Moldova there is no consensus on this matter.

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