Zakharova noted the attempts of the Moldovan authorities to carry out the “Romanization” of society. Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that today’s political elite of Moldova considers themselves not Moldovans, but Romanians, and also has dual citizenship.
Zakharova said official Chisinau is repeating the scenario of demonization of Russia and a violent break in relations. The Moldovan language exists and will exist, she said, adding that Moldovan society should not be forcibly ‘Romanized’