H.E. Dr. Laureniu-Mihai tefan:

Romania has been concerned from the very beginning that the situation in Transnistria may be inflamed and may get worse. There was a public message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to calm down and not to react or start putting the blame on different people. There was a debate and I think the Moldovan President was accused of putting the blame wrongfully. If would be very difficult if something starts. It was mentioned that people from Odessa may flow into Moldova and that would overwhelm the country.

I would not comment on Russian plans, of course. It is very difficult to think Russia will stop or that it would be satisfied with what it has so far. It looks like the Russian agenda is to build this corridor. We have been seriously concerned about this and also in terms of the refugees that Moldova will be the first affected, so we have to be prepared for that as well.