Russian cultural centre closes in Moldova after government order
The closure follows Moldovan claims that the centre could spread narratives threatening national security.
- On Saturday, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, known as "Russia House," closed in Chisinau, Moldova, after more than 15 years of operation following a government order.
- Moldova's government, a fierce critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ordered the closure citing security threats and instances of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace. Parliament endorsed the decision.
- The Russian embassy stated some centre functions would transfer to its cultural department, while the facility issued a statement describing itself as "a meeting place, for dialogue and friendship."
- President Maia Sandu, spearheading Moldova's drive to join the European Union by decade's end, accused Russia of attempting to subvert her government. Russia claims Sandu stirred up anti-Russian sentiment.
- Last month, officials in Transdniestria, a pro-Russian separatist region, proposed opening an alternative centre "to act against destructive attempts to limit Russian presence." Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri said such a move requires a new Russia agreement.
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Russia’s cultural center shuts down in Moldova as Chișinău cuts another Moscow link
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