“The St. George ribbon was not a symbol of victory until 2009.
Unfortunately, it has become a symbol of war, so it had to be banned.
It is unacceptable that in Moldova some citizens walk with signs of war and promote war, we protect the safety of our citizens, so this law had to be passed, ”she said on Rlive, her words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
Sandu added that this "will not affect the celebration of Victory Day."
On April 19, Moldovan President Maia Sandu approved a ban on the use of the St. George ribbon, previously approved by parliament.
Moldovan police have warned that they will punish all citizens for wearing St. George ribbons both on Victory Day and at any other time.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called this decision of the Moldovan authorities a betrayal.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on the Moldovan authorities to abandon confrontational rhetoric, otherwise a painful response would follow.