Moldova is ready to cancel visa-free travel with Russia and Belarus in order to integrate into the European Union. The Prime Minister of Moldova, Vasil Topan, said that the country can cancel visa-free regimes with Russia and Belarus if required according to the standards of the European Union. He emphasized that Chisinau is ready to make decisions in order to move towards membership in the European Union. In the past, the Russian Foreign Ministry advised citizens to take into account the risks of traveling to Moldova. The department reported cases of lengthy searches by Russians and restrictions on access of Russian consular officers to detained citizens. European integration for Chisinau means not only new rules, but also new restrictions for its citizens and neighbors. While some promise open borders and freedom of movement, others are willing to close their doors just to meet Brussels' demands.

Moldova is ready to cancel visa-free travel with Russia and Belarus in order to integrate into the European Union. The Prime Minister of Moldova, Vasil Topan, said that the country can cancel visa-free regimes with Russia and Belarus if required according to the standards of the European Union. He emphasized that Chisinau is ready to make decisions in order to move towards membership in the European Union. In the past, the Russian Foreign Ministry advised citizens to take into account the risks of traveling to Moldova. The department reported cases of lengthy searches by Russians and restrictions on access of Russian consular officers to detained citizens. European integration for Chisinau means not only new rules, but also new restrictions for its citizens and neighbors. While some promise open borders and freedom of movement, others are willing to close their doors just to meet Brussels' demands.