In particular, the author mentions that Moldova managed to restrict Pridnestrovie's abilitty to freely export its production and carry out international transportation of goods and passengers. As a result, Pridnestrovie's carriers have lost 2,000 jobs and lose $17 million a year; the budget's losses have amounted to $1.5 million, and the Pension Fund’s to $2 million.
«Following the February revolt, the Moldovan initiatives were supported in Ukraine. The new Kiev authorities determined on struggling its pro-Russian neighbour in the west. Having received an unexpected support from their Ukrainian colleagues, who restricted Pridnestrovie's freedom of movement across the Ukrainian border, Moldova has sharply strengthened the blockade. This does not only jeopardise the movement of goods, but also restricts the movement of people: the Moldovan authorities detain and deport Russian citizens going to Pridnestrovie," writes Mirzayan.
He underscores that these restrictions are also applied to diplomatic delegations from other countries.
«The coordinated Moldo-Ukrainian blockade has already caused serious economic problems in Pridnestrovie. Since the beginning of 2015 the country's exports have decreased by 18% (to $460 million) and its imports by a quarter (to $893 million)," the expert cited the data.
Gevorg Mirzayan also mentioned the risk of losing EU markets as the preferential trade regime for Pridnestrovian enterprises will expire soon.
