Socialist MPs are visiting Moscow after a secret Army meeting

Shortly after attending a closed-door parliamentary session on the size of the National Army, several MPs from the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), along with the party's leader, Igor Dodon, flew to Russia. The two-day working visit is taking place at the invitation of the State Duma and includes meetings with the Kremlin-aligned parties "United Russia" and "A Just Russia."

Moldovan voters alone must decide union with Romania, Sandu says

Moldovan citizens alone must decide any prospective unification with Romania, President Maia Sandu said, underscoring that constitutional thresholds require broad national backing while European Union accession remains Chișinău's priority.

Neutrality fails to protect Moldova from Russia, Maia Sandu warns

Constitutional neutrality offers no protection against Russian aggression, Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned, stressing that the Kremlin is actively weaponizing rising living costs and economic anxieties to undermine trust in democratic institutions.

Moldova plans domestic drone manufacturing for defense

Moldova plans to launch domestic drone production to meet critical national needs, requiring parliament to amend current legislation that bars such industrial activity, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced.

SIS director at Moldova Security Forum 2026: Money now drives Russia's strategy to destabilize Moldova

Money has completely replaced ideology in Russia's strategy to destabilize the Republic of Moldova, and the entire spectrum of hybrid warfare is supported by huge financial resources. To amplify manipulative messages, not only hackers but also psychologists are used, revealed the director of the Information and Security Service (SIS), Alexandru Musteața, at the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

Moldova Security Forum 2026: Moldova is NATO's largest defense funding recipient, aiming for strength and stability

The Republic of Moldova has become the largest recipient of funds for strengthening defense capabilities, being regarded by leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) as an experienced ally in countering hybrid warfare. International support focuses on modernizing the National Army and countering large-scale cyberattacks.

Lithuanian Deputy Minister: "Russia tests NATO with drones; Ukraine protects us at a cost"

Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine and using drones to test NATO's reaction and spread uncertainty within Western societies. For this reason, it is essential to strengthen regional security and maintain support for Kyiv, regardless of economic pressures. These statements were made to Moldova 1 by Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.

NATO has economic and military superiority over Russia, expert at the Moldova Security Forum

European security no longer stops at the European Union's borders; it depends directly on the Republic of Moldova's resilience and the support it provides to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. At the same time, hybrid attacks and drone incursions into Moldovan territory constitute clear tactics of intimidation, according to experts gathered at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026, who emphasize that defending the Eastern Flank is a shared responsibility of the entire Euro-Atlantic bloc.

Igor Grosu: Defense budget doubled in four years

The Republic of Moldova has nearly doubled its defense budget over the past four years, rising from under 900 million lei in 2022 to nearly two billion lei today. At the same time, its neutral status does not hinder the strengthening of its defense capabilities, given that the war on its border poses real security risks. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu made this statement during the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

War in Ukraine raises risks for Moldova, experts warn

The Republic of Moldova remains vulnerable to security threats, and strengthening defense capabilities and cooperation with partner states are essential for protecting the country, experts state in the context of the security forum held in Chisinau. According to them, the country's role must be analyzed not only through the lens of its own security but also through the contribution it can make to the security of the entire region.

Igor Grosu denies drone production for Ukraine and avoids discussing troop increases

The MPs, meeting in a closed session on October 8, voted on a new structure for the Armed Forces. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu says the changes will not affect the country's citizens.

MFA rejects Russian "militarization" accusations, urges Russia to cease disinformation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) rejects the accusations made by the Russian Federation's representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the alleged "militarization" of the Republic of Moldova and the country's transformation into a "logistics hub" for Ukraine. Chisinau's diplomatic service describes the claims as false and unfounded, noting that they are unsupported by evidence.