Romania Bans Ion Ceban Amidst Tensions with Moldova
Romania has banned Ion Ceban, Chisinau's mayor, from entering the country, including the entire Schengen area, citing national security reasons. The ban is part of a geopolitical clash as Moldova, torn between Russian influence and EU aspirations, faces political tensions. Romania has also canceled its presidential elections due to similar concerns.

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In a move that signals heightened geopolitical tensions, Romania has barred Ion Ceban, the mayor of Moldova's capital, Chisinau, from entering its territory. This decision, which extends to the Schengen visa-free travel area, was announced by Romania's foreign ministry on Wednesday.
Moldova, strategically situated between Ukraine and Romania, is caught in a tug-of-war between Russian influence and Western aspirations. Ceban, a political rival of pro-EU President Maia Sandu, who aims to lead Moldova into the European Union by 2030, has now been directly impacted by these deep-rooted regional complexities.
The Romanian foreign ministry declared that this ban, affecting Ceban and two other Moldovan nationals, is based on national security concerns. This geopolitical strife has previously seen accusations of Russian interference in Moldova's elections and Romania's decision to cancel its own presidential elections amidst similar threats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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