200 Russian Passengers Denied Entry into Moldova: Airport Standoff Sparks Tensions

Two hundred Russian citizens were denied entry into Moldova at the Chisinau International Airport on April 27, 2023. The passengers, who were on a flight from Moscow, were met by border police and prevented from entering the country. Videos circulating on social media show tense exchanges between passengers and officials. One passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We were not given any explanation. They just said we couldn't enter and that was it." The Moldovan government has yet to release an official statement explaining the reasons for the denial of entry. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Moldova, and the impact of geopolitical events on ordinary citizens.