Moldova’s Gagauz Autonomous Region requested “protection” from Russia.
—Pro-Russian President Evgenia Gutsul said, “The Moldovan administration violates the rights of the Gagauz people and oppresses them in every way.”
—Russian Federation Council President Valentina Matvienko, who visited the region, said: “Russia is ready to provide all kinds of assistance, we are open to suggestions from the Gagauz region on this issue and we will take concrete steps accordingly.”
📌 Remember, Gagauzians are a Turkic people who are almost entirely Orthodox Christian.
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