Russia Summons Moldovan Diplomat Amid F-16 Deployment Rumors

Russia has summoned a senior Moldovan diplomat to express concerns over reports suggesting that Moldova might host F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine. Moldova has denied any plans to deploy such aircraft, stating it will not host military equipment destined for Ukraine.

Russia has summoned a senior Moldovan diplomat to voice serious concerns about media reports, which have been denied by Moldova, regarding the possible deployment of F-16 fighter jets supplied by the West to Ukraine.

Moscow's alarm centers on speculation that these F-16s could be stationed at Moldovan airfields and potentially used to launch attacks on Russian soil.

In response, Moldova's foreign ministry issued a statement categorically denying any such plans, stressing that Moldova does not and will not host weapons or military equipment intended for Ukraine.