Russia’s Ambassador-designate to Chișinău still not accredited: Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi explains
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28 June 2025 18:10
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Ozerov, is currently unaccredited in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that although attempts were made to grant accreditation, the process was postponed due to statements and actions by Ozerov that are considered unacceptable and threatening to the Republic of Moldova.
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