Vitaly Ignatiev gave an interview to RIA Novosti. The diplomat spoke about the current state of the negotiation process, the reasons behind its stagnation, and outlined possible ways to restore full-fledged dialogue at all levels, including the work of the ‘5+2’ format. The minister also touched upon topics such as cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two sides, the consequences of Moldova’s expulsion of three Russian diplomats, the role of the EU in the regional space, and the fate of the ammunition depots in Kolbasna.