In his words, the most likely scenario is coalition in parliament of Communists who gained over 46% of the votes and the Christian-Democratic People's Party, which gained over 9% in the elections.
"An alliance of these factions will ensure the victory of Vladimir Voronin at presidential elections," said the Russian parliament's lower house deputy.
Asked whether Moldova managed to avoid "orange revolution" the deputy said it did. "People spoke in favor of a habitual way of life," said Antufyev. In his words, village residents ensured the Communists' victory.
Antufyev also said anti-Russian rhetoric voiced in statements by Vladimir Voronin now will come to naught upon his reelection.
"I believe that after Voronin's victory at presidential elections, his first visit will be to Moscow, and during this trip he will try to convince others that he was misinterpreted," said the parliamentarian.
The source recalled that on February 18, the State Duma adopted a rather tough statement in regard to Moldova. He believes that in the long run, economic expediency, as well as issues of political interaction of Moldova and Russia will overweigh the tone of critical remarks in regard to Russia.
"Whatever anti-Russian rhetoric is heard in Voronin's statements, he realizes that Moldova cannot fully provide its citizens with jobs," said Antufyev. He recalled that 700,000-800,000 Moldovans worked in Russia.
Moldova won't either be able to do without close economic and political interaction with Russia, said the deputy.
At the same time, in his opinion, Russia should toughen its foreign policy and not allow such "unfriendly actions" in regard to it on the part of a number of states. "We must be aware of where our interests are, and clearly defend them," said Antufyev.
He said over 20 million Russians resided on the post-Soviet space, that's why Russia counts its actions so that the consequences "would not hit our compatriots."
