Moldova accused Russia’s army of trying to recruit Moldovan citizens, days after British military intelligence said that Moscow was trying to replenish its forces in Ukraine by recruiting in the breakaway Transdniestria region, writes Reuters.

Transdniestria is a narrow strip of land held by pro-Russian separatists that runs along the east of Moldova and comes to within about 40 km of Odesa.

“Such actions do not promote peace for all of us, our fellow citizens, for our families. Such things are very dangerous and they must be stopped”, - Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said.

He did not give further details but said that Moldovan foreign ministry officials regularly met Russia’s ambassador and that Moldova"s position on the matter was crystal clear.