Agriculture Minister Eugen Osmochescu said Chisinau is discussing ending an exemption for fertilizers. The government says it must assess the impact and find alternative suppliers before deciding.
Moldova is discussing whether to join European Union sanctions on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, Agriculture Minister Eugen Osmochescu said on Radio Moldova. He said the country had already backed EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus while keeping fertilizers exempt. His remarks describe an ongoing discussion, not a decision to introduce new restrictions.
Osmochescu said Moldova should assess the consequences and find new suppliers at competitive prices before imposing sanctions on fertilizers. Any expansion would therefore depend on an assessment of supply and costs.
Moldova did not immediately join EU sanctions after Russia’s war against Ukraine began in 2022; officials cited the country’s weak economy. In 2024, then-Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said Moldova had supported about 80% of sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting individuals. Kommersant and TASS reported Osmochescu’s latest comments.