“The actions taken by the Russian side represent an unfriendly, non-Christian, non-brotherly act,” President Nicolae Timofti said, commenting on Russia’s decision to ban the import of Moldovan wine products, IPN reports.

“I don’t know the real reason for such a decision. It is the quality of the wine or a coincidence now that the Vilnius EaP Summit is approaching. If Russia makes use of such instruments for Moldova to be together with them, it is their business. We will thus take measures to obtain alternative sources of gas and to ensure access to other markets. We should not depend on one partner only,” stated Nicolae Timofti.

On September 11, Russia’s food safety body Rospotrebnadzor announced officially that the import of Moldovan wine products was stopped. According to it, the ban will not be lifted until the Moldovan authorities take measures to make sure that the supplied products are of a high quality.