“A number of sanctions are applied in Moldova, mainly in the financial and banking sector.
At this stage, the level of stability of the Republic of Moldova and its ability to cope with problems in various areas do not allow joining a large package of EU prohibition measures," TASS quoted him as saying.
Earlier in Chisinau, several thousand people took part in a protest due to rising prices.
In April, inflation in Moldova reached 22.2%, which was an absolute record among European countries, the former president of the republic, Igor Dodon, said.