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<p>The Eastern European country of Moldova on Wednesday summoned the Russian ambassador to expel a member of embassy staff. The envoy was called to declare the embassy member persona non grata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Daniel Vode, the government press secretary, the decision was related to actions of the Russian embassy staff towards the Moldovan border guards who denied entry to a delegation led by Russian politician Rustam Minnikhanov earlier this week at the Chisinau airport&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Minnikhanov, governor of Russia's Tatarstan region was scheduled to attend a forum in the semi-autonomous Gagauzia region, which holds elections on April 30 to name the head of its government. However, Moldova perceived Minnikhanov's visit as an attempt to interfere with the internal politics of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Supporting a candidate at local elections in Moldova is not a valid reason and the authorities ask Russian bureaucrats to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of our country," the border guard service said in a statement released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moldova is wary of Moscow attempting to destabilise the country, especially in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. It is perhaps one of the reasons why Moldova applied to join the European Union last year alongside Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leaked-document-reveals-russias-secret-plans-to-destabilise-neighbour-moldova-over-10-years-572807" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Clandestine document reveals Russia's secret plans to destabilise neighbour Moldova over a 10 year period</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Russia plans to destabilise Moldova: Report</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, a 'clandestine' document accessed by CNN showed Russia's secret plan to destabilise Moldova over a 10-year period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The document titled "Strategic objectives of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova" was written in 2021 by the Russian security service FSB. It lays out a 10-year strategy to bring the former Soviet republic nation to its knees.</p>

<p>Five pages long and divided into short, medium and long-term aims, the secret document goes into detail about how to bring Moldova into the Russian sphere of influence.</p>

<p>The report states that Moscow will support pro-Russian groups in Moldova, make use of the orthodox church and eventually threaten to cut off supplies of natural gas after making the nation dependent on Russian supplies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/secret-kremlin-document-how-russia-plans-to-overturn-moldova-573089"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Secret Kremlin Document: How Russia PLANS to overturn Moldova</strong></a></p>

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<p>When quizzed about the report, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said they [Moscow] knew nothing about the existence of such a report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I do not rule out that this is another fake. Russia has always been and remains open to building good-neighbourly, mutually beneficial relations, including with Moldova," said Peskov.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to the release of the report, USA's National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said that Moscow is wary of the pro-western government in Moldova and hence deployed individuals connected to Russian intelligence in order to foment insurrection.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Eastern European country of Moldova on Wednesday summoned the Russian ambassador to expel a member of embassy staff. The envoy was called to declare the embassy member persona non grata.

The Eastern European country of Moldova on Wednesday summoned the Russian ambassador to expel a member of embassy staff. The envoy was called to declare the embassy member persona non grata. According to Daniel Vode, the government press secretary, the decision was related to actions of the Russian embassy staff towards the Moldovan border guards who denied entry to a delegation led by Russian politician Rustam Minnikhanov earlier this week at the Chisinau airport Notably, Minnikhanov, governor of Russia's Tatarstan region was scheduled to attend a forum in the semi-autonomous Gagauzia region, which holds elections on April 30 to name the head of its government. However, Moldova perceived Minnikhanov's visit as an attempt to interfere with the internal politics of the country. "Supporting a candidate at local elections in Moldova is not a valid reason and the authorities ask Russian bureaucrats to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of our country," the border guard service said in a statement released. Moldova is wary of Moscow attempting to destabilise the country, especially in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. It is perhaps one of the reasons why Moldova applied to join the European Union last year alongside Ukraine. ALSO READ | Clandestine document reveals Russia's secret plans to destabilise neighbour Moldova over a 10 year period Russia plans to destabilise Moldova: Report Recently, a 'clandestine' document accessed by CNN showed Russia's secret plan to destabilise Moldova over a 10-year period. The document titled "Strategic objectives of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova" was written in 2021 by the Russian security service FSB. It lays out a 10-year strategy to bring the former Soviet republic nation to its knees. Five pages long and divided into short, medium and long-term aims, the secret document goes into detail about how to bring Moldova into the Russian sphere of influence. The report states that Moscow will support pro-Russian groups in Moldova, make use of the orthodox church and eventually threaten to cut off supplies of natural gas after making the nation dependent on Russian supplies. WATCH | Secret Kremlin Document: How Russia PLANS to overturn Moldova × When quizzed about the report, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said they [Moscow] knew nothing about the existence of such a report. "I do not rule out that this is another fake. Russia has always been and remains open to building good-neighbourly, mutually beneficial relations, including with Moldova," said Peskov. Prior to the release of the report, USA's National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said that Moscow is wary of the pro-western government in Moldova and hence deployed individuals connected to Russian intelligence in order to foment insurrection. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Moldova summons Russian ambassador to fire embassy staffer after altercation with border guards

<p>Gazprom said on Tuesday (November 22) that it may cut gas transit flows via Ukraine, which is the only remaining route for exports to western European markets, from next week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian energy giant claimed that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova. The company threatened to curtail deliveries in response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the Saint Petersburg-based company said: "The volume of gas supplied by Gazprom... for transit to Moldova via Ukraine is more than the physical volume transmitted at the border of Ukraine with Moldova."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-not-aiming-to-change-ukraine-regime-says-kremlin-spokesperson-536421">Russia ‘not aiming to change Ukraine regime’, says Kremlin spokesperson</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Europe is facing a massive energy crisis, and the situation could worsen as the winter season approaches with shortages of oil, gas and food.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gazprom claimed that Ukraine obstructed about 52.52 million cubic metres from being delivered to Moldova. The threat to cut supplies will be the latest blow to Europe's alarming supply crunch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company said: "If the transit imbalance through Ukraine for Moldovan consumers persists, on November 28, from 10:00, Gazprom will begin reducing gas supply".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-to-protest-orban-wearing-scarf-showing-ukraine-territory-as-hungarys-536474">Ukraine to protest Orban wearing scarf showing Ukraine territory as Hungary's</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Russia has restricted consignments to Europe in the aftermath of Western sanctions over the Ukraine war, and the threats by Gazprom could emerge as the latest point of tension over energy deliveries between the West and Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that millions of lives are at risk in Ukraine this winter. The world health body said that because of the damaged/destroyed infrastructure, around 10 million people are left without power.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Who profits from the Ukraine war? South Korea increases arms sales to a record high&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Moldova has warned its people to be prepared for difficult situations in winter. The nation is facing an "acute" energy crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Maia Sandu told delegates in a speech: "This war is endangering the supply of electricity and gas. We are not certain we can find enough ... to heat and light our homes, and even if we do, the prices are unaffordable for our people and economy. This could jeopardise our social peace and security."&nbsp;</p>

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Gazprom said on Tuesday (November 22) that it may cut gas transit flows via Ukraine, which is the only remaining route for exports to western European markets, from next week.

Gazprom said on Tuesday (November 22) that it may cut gas transit flows via Ukraine, which is the only remaining route for exports to western European markets, from next week. The Russian energy giant claimed that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova. The company threatened to curtail deliveries in response. In a statement, the Saint Petersburg-based company said: "The volume of gas supplied by Gazprom... for transit to Moldova via Ukraine is more than the physical volume transmitted at the border of Ukraine with Moldova." ALSO READ | Russia ‘not aiming to change Ukraine regime’, says Kremlin spokesperson Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Europe is facing a massive energy crisis, and the situation could worsen as the winter season approaches with shortages of oil, gas and food. Gazprom claimed that Ukraine obstructed about 52.52 million cubic metres from being delivered to Moldova. The threat to cut supplies will be the latest blow to Europe's alarming supply crunch. The company said: "If the transit imbalance through Ukraine for Moldovan consumers persists, on November 28, from 10:00, Gazprom will begin reducing gas supply". ALSO READ | Ukraine to protest Orban wearing scarf showing Ukraine territory as Hungary's Russia has restricted consignments to Europe in the aftermath of Western sanctions over the Ukraine war, and the threats by Gazprom could emerge as the latest point of tension over energy deliveries between the West and Moscow. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that millions of lives are at risk in Ukraine this winter. The world health body said that because of the damaged/destroyed infrastructure, around 10 million people are left without power. WATCH | Who profits from the Ukraine war? South Korea increases arms sales to a record high × Meanwhile, Moldova has warned its people to be prepared for difficult situations in winter. The nation is facing an "acute" energy crisis. President Maia Sandu told delegates in a speech: "This war is endangering the supply of electricity and gas. We are not certain we can find enough ... to heat and light our homes, and even if we do, the prices are unaffordable for our people and economy. This could jeopardise our social peace and security." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Moldova summons Russian ambassador to fire embassy staffer after altercation with border guards

Gazprom threatens to cut gas to Europe, claims Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies