"There is a strong impression that the Moldovan leadership, pushed by external handlers, deliberately sought a pretext to further scale back the already limited Russian-Moldovan contacts. Recalling the Moldovan ambassador to Russia ‘for consultations’ is another step along this destructive path," the statement said. The embassy called on the Moldovan authorities to refrain from further escalatory steps, which, "as practice shows, primarily harm the interests of Moldovan citizens." The diplomats said that Russia is not seeking confrontation with Moldova in any form and remains open to constructive, mutually respectful dialogue if Moldova demonstrates reciprocal willingness. Drone debris that entered Moldova from Ukraine has been found in the country before, but the authorities have not provided evidence that it belonged to either side in the conflict.