 Russia warns, Moldova can be turned into a second Ukraine. The US and its allies are looking to use the former Soviet Republic of Moldova to contain Russia and turn it into a second Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has warned. Absolutely irresponsible, absolutely short-sightedly, the West is eyeing Moldova for the role of a second Ukraine and, unfortunately, the current Moldovan leadership is actively involved in this, Galuzin told Russia 24 Broadcaster. The government in Chisinau walks the path of a pro-Western policy, takes part in the anti-Russian policy of the US and its satellites, follows the path of initiating that same escalation in relations with Russia and Kiev did in the years leading up to its current conflict with Moscow. He pointed out, according to the diplomat, the Russian side is not doing anything to stoke tensions with the people of Moldova, a small nation of 2.6 million people sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania. Those are not our methods, he insisted. In May, the EU launched a partnership mission in Moldova. Galuzin also said the EU's mission was anti-Russian in its very essence as it is designed to further strengthen Chisinau's pro-Western course and direct the country towards confrontation with Moscow. While pursuing closer ties with the West, the country's officials are ignoring the interests of a large portion of Moldova's population who want good relations with Russia and don't believe in stories about the perceived Russian threat. Galuzin added.