Also in 2010, Governor Mihail Formuzal announced that he and his cabinet opposed the decree by Moldovan President Mihai Ghimpu, which ordered the flying of state symbols at half-mast on June 28—that is, for the commemoration of Soviet annexation. Formuzal referred in particular to the lowering of the "Sky Flag", which "can only be done by order of the Governor. I will not issue such an order."
Also in 2010, Governor Mihail Formuzal and his cabinet opposed Moldovan President Mihai Ghimpu's decision to lower state symbols on June 28, a day honoring Soviet annexation. In particular, Formuzal questioned the authority behind lowering the "Sky Flag", stating it should only be done by the Governor.