A man launched a brazen attack on the Russian embassy in Moldova by detonating a petrol bomb, as reported by the Russian state-owned news agency Tas on Sunday. The embassy, located in Chisinau, Moldova's capital, confirmed the incident, stating that an individual hurled a petrol bomb at the embassy premises. The assailant was swiftly apprehended by Moldovan police, according to Reuters.

Reports from the BBC indicate that the attack unfolded while voting for the Russian presidential election was underway at the embassy. The timing of the assault coincided with the final day of the tightly controlled three-day voting process in Russia. Following the conclusion of polling at 8 p.m., authorities commenced the tallying of votes to determine the election outcome.

The presidential election in Russia commenced with voting starting at 8 a.m. local time on Friday in the eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. Notably, the election also encompassed occupied territories as part of Russia's electoral process.

The attack on the Russian embassy in Moldova highlights the heightened tensions surrounding the presidential election, underscoring the potential for political unrest and acts of violence amidst the electoral proceedings. Authorities in both Russia and Moldova are likely to conduct thorough investigations to ascertain the motives behind the assailant's actions and to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions in the region.