Russia will regard armed provocations by Ukraine and Moldovan…
Russia will regard armed provocations by Ukraine and Moldovan authorities in Transnistria as an attack on itself and will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.
Consensus
- Russia considers armed provocations by Ukraine and Moldovan authorities against Transnistria as an attack on Russia itself.
- Mikhail Galuzin, a senior official at the Russian Foreign Ministry, made the statement in an interview with TASS.
- Russia has pledged to respond decisively and promptly to any such provocations.
- Russia is prepared for any development of events and is using all available means to protect its citizens in Transnistria.
- The Russian Operational Group of troops and peacekeepers are part of the measures used to ensure protection.
Points of divergence
- The risk of armed provocations from Ukraine and Moldova against Transnistria is currently low, but the threat is not entirely excluded. — kommersant
- Galuzin stated that such actions would be considered under international law, though the full statement was cut off. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry promised to respond to Moldovan provocations in Transnistria — Коммерсантъ
- Armed provocations by Kyiv and Moldovan authorities against Transnistria will be regarded as an attack on the RF, Mikhail Galuzin said in an interview... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- All hostile provocative actions by Moldova will receive an adequate response, Mikhail Galuzin said in a TASS interview. Deputy Minister... — ТАСС (Telegram)