Exclusive-Moldova opposition figure plans to violate war symbol ban at May 9 march

CHISINAU (Reuters) - One of the leading figures in Moldova's opposition said on Friday he plans to violate a ban on pro-Russian war symbols by wearing an orange and black ribbon during a march on May 9, in a direct challenge to the pro-Western government.

Moldova's parliament passed a law last month banning symbols of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine, including the orange and black ribbon of St. George worn widely by Kremlin supporters.