Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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“A strong protest was lodged with the ambassador after the Moldovan authorities on October 23 declared an employee of the Russian embassy in Chisinau persona non grata,”
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs · said 2026-11-10 · reported 2026-11-10
The ministry issued a statement saying a strong protest was lodged after Moldova declared a Russian embassy employee persona non grata on October 23.
“under the formal pretext of the alleged discovery on the territory of the republic of debris of an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives”
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs · said 2026-11-10 · reported 2026-11-10
The ministry said Moldova's decision to expel a Russian diplomat was made under the formal pretext of discovering debris of an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives.
“to further undermine the centuries-long history of Russian-Moldovan relations”
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs · said 2026-11-10 · reported 2026-11-10
The ministry said the true goal of Moldova's move was to further undermine the centuries-long history of Russian-Moldovan relations.