The leader of Moldova's separatist Transdniester enclave denounced Chisinau's introduction of import and export duties for his pro-Russian region, saying central authorities were violating fundamental rights and crushing business. Vadim Krasnoselsky said in a televised address on January 5 that Moldova had acted without warning when it ended Transdniester’s right to export and import goods duty-free and appealed to Chisinau to reconsider. The issue of Transdniester's status has taken on new significance as the European Union has agreed to launch accession talks with Moldova's pro-European authorities.
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