The Parliamentary decree of Yevgeny Shevchuk regarding the initiation of the integration process of Transnistria in Russia, has the aim to influence the political situation in the Republic of Moldova, considers Oleg Paholkov, the Member of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs from Russia. In the opinion of the Russian deputy, if after the elections, the "Kozak Plan" will not be implemented, Transnistria could detach from the Republic of Moldova.

"It is a signal for Moldova: if you will not elect a President that is willing to unite the country in a federation, Transnistria could integrate in the Russian Federation" stated the deputy for Lenta.ru.

According to the source, Transnistria voted repeatedly for the unification with Russia, but Moscow is interested in the maintaining of the territorial integrity of Moldova, on the condition to form a federation. 

"The Presidential elections will take place soon in the Republic of Moldova, and Russia hopes that Igor Dodon will win the elections, who speaks in his program about the unification of Transnistria and Gagauzia in a federation with Moldova. This thing means actually, the reborn of the "Kozak Plan", which Russia supported always and which was buried by President Voronin", stated Paholkov. 

Now, claims the deputy, Russia practically does not work at the realization of the "Kozak Plan", because does not see a partner in the Republic of Moldova on this matter.  

We mention that according to Shevchuk's decree, who asked that the Transnistrian legislation to be adjusted to the one in the Russian Federation, starting with the so called referendum in September 2006, September 17th is declared a holiday and named "Together with Russia", and the Transnistrians are called to watch Russian movies on this day and to have fun at the concerts. 

According to the referendum's data from 2006, unacknowledged at the international level, almost 97% from the participants at the referendum have voted for the annexation to the Russian Federation.