The Russian Federation will have to downsize its Chişinău Embassy personnel, according to a decision made by the Moldovan authorities and already communicated to Russia’s ambassador in that country. Russia will keep 10 diplomats and 15 technical and support personnel, on a par with the number of staff of the Moldovan embassy in Moscow.
According to Moldova’s foreign minister Nicu Popescu, Moldova has been for decades the target of hostile policies and activities on the part of the Russian Federation, and many of the Russian embassy’s activities were aimed to destabilize the country.
In Moscow, the foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zaharova, said the decision was ungrounded and a further step taken by Chişinău towards deteriorating bilateral relations.
Radio Romania International
