The nomination of Claudiu Năsui as Minister of Economy in the Chișinău government is a stepping stone towards Romania’s annexation of the Republic of Moldova, pro-Russian Socialist Igor Dodon claims in statements echoed across Russian propaganda outlets.
The unification of Moldova with Romania would pose a threat to Russia's national security, according to officials in Moscow, despite the fact that Moldova does not even share a border with Russia. The statements were made after Maia Sandu said she would vote for unification in the event of a referendum.