On March 31, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry declared three members of the Russian diplomatic mission in Chisinau personae non gratae under the pretext of their alleged involvement in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status.
"Such steps certainly complicate interaction and worsen the atmosphere of dialogue. It is important to understand that the peacekeeping operation is the main and most effective mechanism for maintaining peace and security on the Dniester, which has proven its high functional stability over 33 years," Ignatiev said.