Due to actions against the sovereignty and independence of Moldova, the European Union imposed sanctions on six individuals and one company.

Due to actions aimed at destabilizing Moldova and against the country's sovereignty and independence, the European Union imposed sanctions on six individuals and one company .

According to a statement from the Council of the European Union, sanctions were imposed against the paramilitary organization Scutul Poporului, which has repeatedly tried to undermine the democratic government of Moldova, including by inciting riots and violent demonstrations. Restrictions were also imposed on the leader of the organization.

The "black list" also included the deputy head of Russia's "Facebook" operational intelligence department, which is responsible for Russia's secret operations in Moldova, especially in Transnistria. In addition, the sanctions affected the heads of companies that own several media outlets in the country, which campaigned to obstruct the democratic political process in Moldova.

The list of sanctions also includes persons related to the bank fraud case.

"Moldova is one of the countries most affected by Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Serious, increasingly powerful and constant attempts to destabilize the country are being made. Today's lists are another important political signal of the EU's unwavering support for Moldova, its stability, independence and sovereignty. The European Union remains committed to continuing the fight against those who destabilize our immediate neighborhood," said the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph Borrell.