26.07.2024, 14:51
In Moldova, they said that the country had renounced neutrality
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS Moldova's ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PDS) has identified a threat from Russia in its national defense strategy, and this can be equated to a rejection of neutrality, Bogdan Tsyrdea, a member of parliament from the opposition Socialist Party, said on the Telegram channel.
Earlier, the Moldovan Cabinet approved the national defense strategy, which states the need to increase the country's defense budget to 1% of GDP by 2030. The document also emphasizes that Russia, the Russian military contingent in Transnistria and local military formations allegedly pose a threat to the national security of Moldova. The strategy states that Moldova is also striving for full integration into the EU military structures, planning to step up participation in peacekeeping and civilian missions of the European Union, and NATO's close cooperation is a guarantee of security.
"Moldova has already declared Russia the main threat to national security in its concept of national defense. This means one thing - the PDS considers Russia as a future military rival, with whom it is going to fight. And yes, this means that the PDS has already renounced neutrality, since its official documents clearly identify an external enemy," Tsyrdya wrote.
He expressed bewilderment that the Moldovan authorities considered an enemy a country with which the republic has an agreement on friendship and strategic partnership. "The enemy who supplied us with the cheapest gas and electricity in Europe for 30 years, who gave us his market without quotas and restrictions, who gave jobs to 500 thousand Moldovans! Gentlemen, do you even understand what you are doing? Do you realize that you are bringing trouble to this land?" - Tsyrdya addressed the country's leadership.
Relations between Russia and Moldova began to deteriorate after President Sandu, who adheres to a pro-European policy, came to power in the republic at the end of 2020. The press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, stated that Moldova, under the current authorities, seeks to become an unfriendly country for Russia. Moscow urges Chisinau to listen to the interests of its own citizens and not to hinder the development of human contacts and interregional ties with Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the Moldovan authorities to stop the confrontational anti-Russian rhetoric in the country. They added that Moscow is determined to have friendly relations with Moldova and does not enjoy the fact that the West uses this country for anti-Russian purposes.
Earlier, the Moldovan Cabinet approved the national defense strategy, which states the need to increase the country's defense budget to 1% of GDP by 2030. The document also emphasizes that Russia, the Russian military contingent in Transnistria and local military formations allegedly pose a threat to the national security of Moldova. The strategy states that Moldova is also striving for full integration into the EU military structures, planning to step up participation in peacekeeping and civilian missions of the European Union, and NATO's close cooperation is a guarantee of security.
"Moldova has already declared Russia the main threat to national security in its concept of national defense. This means one thing - the PDS considers Russia as a future military rival, with whom it is going to fight. And yes, this means that the PDS has already renounced neutrality, since its official documents clearly identify an external enemy," Tsyrdya wrote.
He expressed bewilderment that the Moldovan authorities considered an enemy a country with which the republic has an agreement on friendship and strategic partnership. "The enemy who supplied us with the cheapest gas and electricity in Europe for 30 years, who gave us his market without quotas and restrictions, who gave jobs to 500 thousand Moldovans! Gentlemen, do you even understand what you are doing? Do you realize that you are bringing trouble to this land?" - Tsyrdya addressed the country's leadership.
Relations between Russia and Moldova began to deteriorate after President Sandu, who adheres to a pro-European policy, came to power in the republic at the end of 2020. The press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, stated that Moldova, under the current authorities, seeks to become an unfriendly country for Russia. Moscow urges Chisinau to listen to the interests of its own citizens and not to hinder the development of human contacts and interregional ties with Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the Moldovan authorities to stop the confrontational anti-Russian rhetoric in the country. They added that Moscow is determined to have friendly relations with Moldova and does not enjoy the fact that the West uses this country for anti-Russian purposes.
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