Issues bought a bit extra paw-litical on Thursday, November 17 when Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s rescue canine bit Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen’s hand throughout his go to to the capital of Moldova, Chişinău.
The incident reportedly occurred whereas the 2 leaders had been strolling within the presidential residence’s courtyard.
The Moldovan chief then introduced her rescue canine, named Codrut, to a photo-op with Van der Bellen and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, who was additionally with them.
In a video caught by the media, the Austrian President could be seen approaching Sandu and Codrut, reaching down, and making an attempt to pet the pooch.
Nonetheless, Codrut lunged at him and snapped at Van der Bellen’s proper hand. In accordance with Reuters, Sandu apologized in English and defined that the pooch had turn into frightened by the massive variety of folks close by.
In accordance with Politico, Sandu adopted Codrut in early 2023 after the canine was hit by a automobile that resulted in considered one of its leg being amputated.
In an Instagram publish, Sandu wrote, “Codruț has been a part of our crew on the Presidency for about 7 months, after he was discovered on the street hit by a automobile. Sadly, we weren’t in a position to save his paw, however after a couple of months of remedy, he’s now operating fortunately on 3 legs.”
