Putin Eases Job Access Regulations for Moldovans
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has relaxed the regulations governing Moldovan citizens seeking employment in Russia, despite ongoing political friction between Moscow and Moldova’s pro-European Union, pro-Ukrainian leadership.
Moldova, a post-Soviet state located on the borders of Romania and Ukraine, has a significant Russian-speaking population, with about 15% fluent in the language.
A decree issued last Friday outlines that Moldovan nationals arriving in Russia from October 1 will benefit from extended deadlines to complete their registration and gain the ability to work without needing a special permit.
Specifically, those entering Russia between October 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, will not have to state their reason for travel and can work for nearly a year without a work permit. They will also be protected from deportation, provided they avoid criminal charges, including illegal border crossing.
Vadim Fotescu, an opposition lawmaker in Moldova, told a newspaper last month that approximately 500,000 Moldovan citizens currently live in Russia.
Meanwhile, Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of meddling in her nation’s domestic politics and attempting to overthrow her administration, a claim the Kremlin has dismissed.
Opposition leaders, such as former President Igor Dodon, have countered by accusing Sandu of suppressing dissent and neglecting Moldova’s historical connections with Russia.
This month, Moscow condemned the prosecution of Evghenia Gutul, governor of the predominantly Russian-speaking Gagauzia autonomous region, who opposes Sandu’s pro-EU policies. Gutul was arrested in March on charges related to campaign finance violations.
In June, Russia detained two Moldovan nationals on espionage allegations, leading Chisinau to issue travel warnings and accuse Moscow of “harassing” its citizens.
“All law-abiding Moldovan citizens are always welcome here. And they know it,” said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at the time.
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