The Russian Foreign Ministry called on Moldova to refrain from actions that damage the relations of the countries

Zakharova commented on the adoption by the Moldovan parliament of amendments to ban the St. George ribbon in the republic, the use of the Latin letters Z and V as symbols and the broadcast of Russian TV channels.

These amendments will be considered by the President of Moldova. 

“We hope that common sense will prevail in the leadership of the republic and the Moldovan side will refrain from actions that damage relations with Russia,” the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry said. 

On April 14, in Moldova, in the third, final reading, they approved a bill banning the wearing and storage of St. George ribbons, as well as the use of V and Z symbols.

The Party of Socialists of Moldova criticized the parliament's decision to ban the St. George ribbon and called it "one of the most shameful steps of the current government" of the republic.