Moldova summons Russian ambassador

Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Vasnetsov has been summoned to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MIAEI) to explain the recent statements of Russia's "representative" in Kherson.

Report informs via Moldovan media that the ministry said Moldova strongly condemns the recent statements by the representative of the Russian Federation in Kherson containing "threats against the Republic of Moldova."

"Such statements are absolutely unacceptable. We will not tolerate such expressions directed against the Republic of Moldova," the ministry said.

It said it would "urgently summon the head of the Russian diplomatic mission in Chisinau with a request for appropriate explanations."