Russia’s presidential press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters that he did not know about any Kremlin plan to improve ties with Moldova that had been circulating in the media. He described the report as possibly another fabrication that had gained wide traction in Western outlets.
“I am not aware of the existence of such a plan. I do not exclude that this is another fake that has been published in large numbers in the Western press”, Peskov stated.
He stressed that Moscow remains open to constructive, neighborly, and mutually beneficial relations with Moldova, reiterating Russia’s willingness to engage with its neighbor as long as it serves shared interests. Peskov also expressed disappointment with what he called unjustified prejudices held by certain Moldovan leaders toward the Russian Federation.
In his assessment, Moldovan authorities may have been influenced by anti-Russian sentiment, which he described as an unhealthy infection affecting several governments in the region.
Prior to these remarks, a major German daily had reported that the Kremlin might have authored a plan aimed at normalizing relations with Moldova. That claim has since been circulated by a broader international media consortium, including outlets such as Expressen in Sweden and the television and radio group NDR, along with other participating organizations that reportedly received the related documents.
The character of the evidence, the provenance of the documents, and the nature of any proposed steps remain topics of ongoing discussion among analysts and media observers. In this context, Moscow’s official position emphasizes openness to engagement while cautioning against misperceptions fomented by sensational reporting across borders. Reports about potential diplomatic shifts are routinely weighed against known policy statements and long-standing priorities in the bilateral relationship between Russia and Moldova, including economic cooperation, regional stability, and the protection of ethnic and linguistic communities in Moldova.
Observers note that the repetition of unverified plans can affect public opinion in both countries and beyond, underscoring the need for cautious interpretation of leaked or disputed materials. Diplomats and analysts alike call for direct dialogue, clarity on intentions, and verification through official channels to avoid escalating tensions based on unsubstantiated narratives. The broader context in which Moldova navigates its partnerships with neighboring powers remains a subject of active debate among policymakers, researchers, and regional watchers from North America and Europe. Attribution: reporting connected to Süddeutsche Zeitung and corroborating coverage from Expressen and NDR, as well as other participating media members, with further analysis in subsequent editorials and security briefings.