The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, in her speech on the occasion of Independence Day, called on fellow citizens to believe in their own strength and not to stop “in the middle of the road” in order to leave their children “freedom”. a country in which to project one’s future,” Europa Liberă radio station and Agerpres agency reported.

“If anyone asks what is the use of freedom and democracy when prices are rising, we will answer them: our freedom makes us stronger, gives us voice, dignity and strength, makes us stand tall, fearless and judge according to our own interests. , and not under the dictation of someone from outside,” said Maia Sandu in a speech delivered to the crowd at the Grand National Assembly Square in Chisinau after laying flowers at the monument to Stephen the Great together with the head of the government Nataliya Havrylitsa and the president of the parliament Ihor Grosu.

The Republic of Moldova celebrates the 31st anniversary of the declaration of independence on August 27, 1991 with the collapse of the USSR. On this occasion, a series of celebrations took place in Chisinau under the slogan “Small country, big heart”, which was announced by Maia Sandu in early spring, when the Republic of Moldova opened its borders to receive refugees from Ukraine who faced difficulties. The Russian invasion was unprovoked, the quoted radio station reminds.

In her speech, Maya Sandu condemned Russian aggression in Ukraine, noting that war means crisis and poverty. “Russia’s unjust war against Ukraine clearly shows us the price of freedom,” she said, adding: “The war will end, and we will be able to emerge from these crises stronger, more resilient.”

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