A driver slammed his car into the gates of the Russian Embassy in Moldova's capital, Chisinau, early on August 2, before driving away from the site, police said. Police chased the man, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, and managed to arrest him in Straseni, some 30 kilometers northwest of Chisinau, after he hit two other cars. No details were immediately available about the man's identity and motive. The incident comes amid strained relations between Chisinau and Moscow. Last week, Moldova ordered the Russian Embassy to reduce staff to 25 from more than 70 by August 15.
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