This is how Van der Bellen, 79, reacts to a dog bite during a trip to Moldova

A tragic incident occurred during the meeting between Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen (79) and Moldovan President Maia Sandu (51). As eXXpress reports, the dog adopted by the president – ​​a three-legged golden retriever named Codru – bit Van der Bellen’s hand.

When Van Federal President tried to pet the “first dog”, he became nervous and howled for a while.

But it’s not all that bad. The small wound was immediately treated with a plaster. Van der Bellen, who is a dog owner herself, immediately clarified everything. They posted a video Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big dog lover and could understand his excitement – he was nervous because of all the people around. “it’s not that bad.”