Moldova reinforces security and energy ties amid Russian threat warnings
Moldovan leaders and international partners address defense, energy cooperation with Ukraine, and upcoming Russian destabilization risks.
Moldovan officials and international partners are addressing national security, regional stability, and energy cooperation amid ongoing pressures from Russia. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi stated that Moldova is not on the verge of direct military involvement in Ukraine, though Chișinău continues to strengthen defense capabilities alongside European allies. Meanwhile, President Maia Sandu warned that Russia is preparing fresh destabilization attempts in the coming months to derail Moldova's European Union integration path.
On economic and diplomatic fronts, Ukrainian Ambassador Paun Rohovei announced negotiations for Moldova to import up to 50 million cubic meters of gas from Ukraine on favorable terms. Rohovei also noted that Russia has weakened economically, creating potential conditions for peace talks if political will exists. Concurrently, US Ambassador Joseph Mark Burkhalter reaffirmed Washington's continued support for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Sources: Liga net, Moldova1, Newsmaker, Point, TV8
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- Moldova1 — SUA își reafirmă sprijinul pentru R. Moldova. Ambasadorul american la Chișinău, despre prioritățile Washingtonului: „Vom continua să dezvoltăm relația bilaterală”
- Liga net — Санду: Росія готує нові провокації в Молдові, щоб завадити вступу в ЄС
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- Newsmaker — Chișinăul vrea să cumpere până la 50 mln metri cubi de gaz din Ucraina. Rohovei: „Contractele vor fi convenabile Republicii Moldova”