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The Moldovan government responded to Putin's federalization plan, emphasizing that as Moldova moves closer to the EU, Moscow increases its provocations. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici stated that these challenges aim to hinder Moldova's European path. Reports suggest Russia proposed transforming Moldova into a federal state with Transnistria and Gagauzia, contingent on referendums for independence in those regions. Former Constitutional Court president Alexandru Tanase expressed concern that such proposals could undermine Moldova's sovereignty and its European aspirations, warning against negotiations excluding Chisinau.