The Russian embassy in Chisinau has framed recent actions by Moldovan authorities as a sustained wave of hostile moves against Russia. In response to Moldova’s decision to expel one of the Russian embassy staff members, the mission issued a diplomatic note aimed at clarifying its position and signaling its perception of the broader pattern. The embassy asserted that the Moldovan government’s latest move represents another hostile step and that labeling a Russian diplomat as persona non grata is unjustified, politically biased, and harmful to the bilateral relationship. The statement also suggested that this incident is part of a broader sequence of tensions originating in Chisinau, which Moscow views as interfering with constructive dialogue between the two nations.
According to the Russian mission, there has been no explicit official explanation from Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the expulsion itself. The embassy emphasized that such actions will not go unanswered and urged Moscow and its partners to consider the implications for regional stability and ongoing diplomatic engagement. The tone reflected a belief that the decisions taken by Chisinau are designed to escalate pressures on the Russian presence within Moldova and to complicate collaborative efforts across sectors including diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange.
Earlier, Filip Cojocaru, a spokesperson for Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, indicated that the Moldovan side declared persona non grata status on a Russian embassy employee following the incident involving Rustam Minnikhanov, the president of Tatarstan. That account has been cited by Moldovan officials as the basis for the expulsion, prompting a reciprocal response from Moscow. The Russian embassy characterized this sequence as a significant political reproach that undermines mutual trust, procedures, and the ability to manage disagreements through established diplomatic channels. It stressed that Moldova’s justification did not fully account for the complexities of bilateral relations and the broader strategic context shaping Moldova’s foreign policy and security posture.