Entry refusal at the border
Ruslan Mova, the former head of the internal affairs department in the breakaway Transnistria region, was denied entry to Moldova upon returning from Turkey, according to his statements.
Mova said he was travelling on a Ukrainian passport when he was stopped at the border and refused entry by Moldovan authorities.
Background and legal proceedings
Mova previously lost his Moldovan citizenship by presidential decree. He has challenged this decision in court and filed a case with the Chișinău administrative court, where the president and relevant authorities are listed as defendants. The first hearing is scheduled for September 29.
According to Mova, he attempted to enter the country in order to participate in the proceedings. He said he presented documents confirming his role as a plaintiff in the case, as well as personal ties to Moldova, including place of birth, residence and property.
“I presented documents to the border authorities confirming that I am required to appear in court as a plaintiff, but they said this was not relevant,” Mova said.
Ongoing dispute and next steps
Mova said he plans to challenge the entry refusal in court. Under current procedures, the case is expected to be reviewed within 30 days.
The situation has raised questions in the public sphere regarding the legal aspects of citizenship decisions and access to judicial proceedings.
