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Russia Summons Moldovan Envoy Over Embassy Bus Detention

7/22/2026

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Russia summoned Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii to on July 21, 2026, to protest alleged Vienna Convention violations.
Russian officials said Moldovan police stopped a Russian embassy bus in Chisinau on July 19, removed its diplomatic plates and detained embassy staff for four hours at Leuseni crossing on night of July 20–21.
Moldova rejected the accusations, saying actions complied with international law and legislation and that it will continue diplomatic reciprocity.

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Russia summoned Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii to on July 21, 2026, to protest alleged Vienna Convention violations.
Russian officials said Moldovan police stopped a Russian embassy bus in Chisinau on July 19, removed its diplomatic plates and detained embassy staff for four hours at Leuseni crossing on night of July 20–21.
Moldova rejected the accusations, saying actions complied with international law and legislation and that it will continue diplomatic reciprocity.