MOSCOW, February 23. /TASS/. Moldova uses elements of transport and economic blockade of Transnistria, capitalizing on Kiev's decision to close the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border following the start of Russia’s special military operation, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said in an interview with TASS.
"Kiev, which, along with Russia, is a mediator and guarantor of the settlement, closed the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border after the start of the special military operation. Chisinau uses this to impose elements of transport and economic blockade of the region," he said.
Galuzin pointed out that the Moldovan officials ignored Tiraspol's repeated requests to meet at the negotiating table.