In these circumstances the talks are cancelled.

Moldova destroyed this plan with its own hands by imposing an economic blockade.

Under these conditions, all negotiations are called off. Besides, Ukraine is becoming the main tool in helping Moldova reach its political [aims].

We urge Ukraine to assess the political consequences of this decision and prevent a large-scale social and economic catastrophe, which will also affect hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens.

Ukraine is moving from being a guarantor state and mediator to a party to the conflict, joining in the blockade [imposed] by the Republic of Moldova.

The decision to close down the newspaper was made in order to ward off attacks on anyone in the editorial team.