Russian Ambassador to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov jokingly advised U.S. Senator John McCain to “follow Alaska” during Sunday’s show “The Andrew Marra Show” on BBC One.

Speaker Andrew Marr mentioned Senator McCain’s words that “Moldova will be the next country that could join the Russian Federation. “Follow Moldova!” the leader quoted the senator.

In response, Chizhov replied, "Tell McCain - let him watch Alaska" and added that "Alaska was part of Russia." Marr noted that it was a very "terrifying thought", after which Chizhov clarified that it was a joke.