Former Moldovan President Igor DodonCHISINAU, Feb. 8 The West is trying to use Moldova in the anti-Russian agenda , putting pressure on the leadership of the republic, says the country's ex-president Igor Dodon. Earlier, Dodon called Moldovan President Maia Sandu a tool in the hands of Western curators who are told what to do.
Moldova said that they might not have time to audit the gas debt on time»The West is «pumping» us to use it against Russia, this is not our agenda, they are trying to squeeze us into the agenda that is going on in the world. And we see that in world are trying to create an anti-Russian alliance, but we do not need to participate in this, we are a neutral country,» Dodon said on the Primul in Moldova TV channel, commenting on the tense situation in the region. He expressed doubt that the current government has the freedom to make decisions on geopolitical issues . At the same time, he is sure that the republic needs to maintain a neutral status, since its defensive ability is low. Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern about the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» by Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that statements The West about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it is both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone.
