Moldova's president Maia Sandu had said 'saboteurs' planned a violent overthrow of her country's government.
Zakharova's statement said Kyiv has launched"disinformation" about the coup plot to bring Chisinau"into a tough confrontation with Russia." She added that Sandu's accusations were a ploy to divert attention away from her country's internal problems and"to strengthen the fight against dissent and political opponents.
Putin is accused of weaponizing energy against the pro-EU government in Chisinau and Moldovans have endured blackouts throughout the winter with household energy tariffs soaring.
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