We are concerned about the dramatic escalation of tensions between Moscow and Kiev. This incident is the worst after the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. The declaration was made by Prime Minister Pavel Filip, who said Moldova would support Ukraine.

"We had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine and provided him with all the support and support of our country. This incident is the worst after the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in 2014. The Chisinau authorities are in permanent contact with the Kiev The border police have been informed that the Ukrainian authorities have tightened the security measures, while the Border Police will step up border surveillance measures in the border area and at border crossing points with Ukraine, including by increasing joint patrols, "said Pavel Filip.

PUBLIKA.MD recalls that the Kiev Supreme Council approved the imposition of martial law, based on the decree signed by President Petro Poroshenko, after the Russian navy attacked and seized three Ukrainian military ships. The measure will be implemented in 10 regions, including in the areas neighboring Transnistria.

In order not to affect the organization of the presidential elections in March next year, the procedure, which comes into effect tomorrow morning, will be valid for 30 days instead of 60, as requested by the Security and Defense Council of the country.

The martial law implies the restriction of civil rights and the imposition of traffic restrictions. Public gatherings are banned, and broadcasts of radio and television stations are censored.

Meanwhile , the FSB made a video showing three Ukrainian soldiers out of 24 Russian detainees making statements. Marine commander of the neighboring country, Igor Voronchenko, pointed out that they were forced to provide erroneous information, and the Ukrainian press mentions that the military seem to read a prepared speech.

According to the authorities in Moscow, the 24 members of the Ukrainian crews will be brought before a judge who will make a decision on their case. The approval of martial law has influenced the exchange rate in both Ukraine and Russia.

The Russian-Ukrainian tensions broke out on Nov. 23, when the three Ukrainian military ships started from Odessa to the base of Mariupol.

The next day, the craft was announced that it could not pass through the Kerch Strait linking the Black Sea and the Azov Sea due to a failed oil tanker. Even though the Russian ships crossed the unspoiled strait. Ukrainian military vessels decided to return to Odessa. Then they were attacked by the Russians, and one of the boats was hit by a patrol ship of Russia. Eventually, Ukrainian vessels were captured with their crews, and six Ukrainian soldiers were injured.

The incident has led to the raising of alert status in the neighboring army, and the Odessa military ships have been taken off. Meanwhile, they returned to docks, according to the Kiev press.