The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Moldova of the consequences of the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the republic. This has been reported area Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As stated in the ministry, “this hostile step” by the Moldovan authorities will have “undoubted consequences” for relations between Moscow and Chisinau, but will “primarily affect” residents of the two countries “with the ability to receive consular assistance in a timely manner”. will decrease significantly, as well as maintain commercial and cultural ties.”
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that in a reduced staffing, the staff of the Russian Embassy in Moldova would not be able to perform consular services properly. In addition, “the activities of the Trade Representative and the Russian Science and Culture Center in Chisinau will be forced to limit.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the responsibility for this rests with the Moldovan leadership, who unreasonably decided to reduce the staffing of Russian foreign institutions in Russia “as part of the large-scale anti-Russian campaign launched by it”. republic.
In July, Moldovan authorities decided Reducing the staff of the Russian embassy. This was due to media reports that allegedly for spying purposes antennas were installed on the roof of the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation.
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