Earlier in Russia, it was stated that the strengthening of Moldova’s cooperation with NATO countries allegedly undermines the security of this state.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Mykhailo Galuzin, threatened Moldova with a “catastrophe” due to cooperation with NATO. But the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova harshly responded to the accusations of Russian terrorists.

As the spokesperson of the Moldovan Foreign Ministry, Daniel Vode, noted, Moldova is a peaceful and neutral state. But “neutrality does not mean self-isolation, demilitarization or indifference to what is happening in the world.”

“We are interested in strengthening our stability, including through NATO – the most powerful political and military alliance in the world. Our cooperation with this organization is transparent and based on well-known framework principles,” Vaudet said.

The Moldovan diplomat emphasized the difficult situation in the region caused by Russia’s “cruel aggression against Ukraine”, which has “dramatic consequences” for his country as well. He emphasized the need for joint efforts of Moldova’s friends to overcome the numerous hybrid challenges it faces.

“We are a free country, and we decide how to develop our country,” Vode emphasized.

Russian so-called diplomat Galuzin voiced his “claims” in an interview with propagandists from “RIA Novosti” the day before. He said that the strengthening of Moldova’s cooperation with NATO countries allegedly undermines the security of this state.

“As experience shows, pumping up a country with Western weapons or deploying NATO contingents on its territory does not add to its security and sovereignty, but on the contrary, brings it closer to disaster. I think the sad experience of Ukraine from Moldovan land can be seen quite clearly,” he said. Galuzin

Russian aggression: the situation in Moldova

As reported, earlier the head of the Intelligence and Security Service, Oleksandru Mustiatse, said that Russia planned to invade the territory of Moldova in early 2023. According to him, the implementation of these plans depends on the development of the war in Ukraine.

Previously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova did not allow Russian military personnel to enter the country. It is about an operational group based in Transnistria.

Recently, in December, the president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, said that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Moldova, trying to destabilize the situation in the country. She emphasized that today Ukraine defends not only its own freedom, but also the freedom of Moldova.