Russian embassy in Moldova to suspend consular appointments

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the Russian Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Viktor Dimitrov/File Photo

CHISINAU (Reuters) - Russia's embassy in Moldova has announced it will temporarily stop providing appointments for consular matters in what Moldovan officials say is a situation linked to the order by the country's authorities to reduce staff.

A statement issued by the embassy late on Saturday said consular appointments would be suspended from Aug. 5 "for technical reasons."