Chisinau understands that aid to Ukraine remains a priority issue for the Alliance, but hopes for increased support from NATO.
Russia does not stop shaking the political situation in Moldova, because of this Chisinau was forced to turn to NATO for help. This was announced on Sunday, December 11, in an interview with CNN by President Maia Sandu.
At the same time, he noted that currently there is no urgent need for military support from NATO, as there is no threat of a direct invasion of the Russian Federation in Moldova, however, “hybrid attacks” are still being carried out.
Sandu said that Russia, in addition to strengthening propaganda on the territory of Moldova, uses the issue of energy resources to push its interests.
“Gazprom has limited gas supplies to Moldova by 60%, despite the signed contract and the fact that Moldova buys gas from Russia at very high prices,” Sandu said.
He also pointed out that the country is receiving more and more defense assistance from NATO countries.
“We have made several requests for our defense sector. We understand that aid to Ukraine remains a priority, but we also hope to receive aid to strengthen our defense capabilities,” Sandu said.
In response to a question whether Moldova fears that Russia will interfere with its entry into the European Union, Sandu said that Moldova is an independent state and makes important decisions for it.
“This decision is up to us and the EU member states, and it is not Russia’s business at all,” Sandu stressed.
Recall that the Prime Minister of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilitsa, visited Ukraine. He visited Bucha and Irpen.
As reported, Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on the international community to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
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Source: korrespondent
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