Russias Federal Security Service (FSB) stated Wednesday that it apprehended 2 Moldovan citizens on suspicion of spying and implicated Moldovas government of trying to weaken its national security.The FSB said in a declaration that the 2 men are presumed of working illegally for Moldovas Security and Intelligence Service.Chisinau did not instantly comment, though it has previously implicated Russia of espionage.According to the FSB, the men showed up in Russia using fake recognition and tried to carry out jobs directed versus the security of the Russian Federation, though it did not supply further details.State media later launched a video that apparently reveals the two guys providing confessions, with the FSB accusing Moldova of heightening activities aimed at weakening Russias security.If convicted, the men confront 8 years in prison.Ties between the two nations have actually significantly degraded recently.
Moldova has actually repeatedly accused Russia of efforts to destabilize the country, consisting of interference in its organizations and elections.The Kremlin has denied the claims, calling them anti-Russian hysteria, and accused Moldova of intentionally screwing up bilateral relations.Both countries have expelled lots of each others diplomats in current tit-for-tat moves.