Marcos Perestrello on Moldova 1 TV: "We are enhancing defense capabilities against drone and hybrid attacks"

Repeated Russian drone incursions and regional security risks necessitate heightened vigilance and the accelerated strengthening of defense capabilities, and Ukraine must be supported so it can negotiate from a position of strength. Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Vice-President of the Portuguese Parliament, warned that Moscow seeks to undermine the cohesion of allied and partner nations through hybrid attacks and pressure on energy infrastructure; therefore, Europe’s response must be grounded in unity.

Moldova Security Forum 2026 | Kevin Hamilton: NATO must learn from Moldova's experience under Russian pressure

The Republic of Moldova is no longer viewed merely as a vulnerable state requiring external support to cope with security threats, but also as a partner from which the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) can learn how to counter hybrid warfare. At the same time, Russia is adapting its military tactics and could intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with potential consequences for the entire region.

Maia Sandu at the Moldova Security Forum 2026: "We resist Russia's attacks"

The Republic of Moldova is strengthening its own defense while simultaneously contributing to regional security by countering cyberattacks and Russian manipulation. This experience offers a valuable lesson, given the risk of escalation in the war the Russian Federation is waging in Ukraine, according to participants at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum held in Chișinău.

Moldova Security Forum 2026: Defense Minister states, "Moldova's security is Europe's security"

The Republic of Moldova has had to learn on the fly how to defend its security and respond to challenges under extremely difficult conditions, and the experience it has gained could prove useful to other states in the region, says Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. The official notes that security issues are not a matter of a state's size and that the security of the Republic of Moldova extends to the wider Black Sea region, including the European Union.

Moldova security forum addresses drone incursions and hybrid threats

Chisinau opened its annual security forum on Thursday, gathering nearly 100 international speakers to tackle Russian hybrid warfare, regional spillover from Ukraine, and mounting cross-border drone incursions.

Moldova is on security frontline, NATO PA chief warns

Moldova stands on the frontline of escalating regional security threats, from Russian drone incursions to cyberattacks and disinformation, NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello warned in Chisinau on Tuesday.

EU pledges defense boost for Moldova amid Russian drone incursions

The European Union will bolster Moldova's defense capabilities following repeated airspace violations by Russian drones and missiles, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday in Brussels.

Moldova cuts agriculture staff while shielding EU farm agency

Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry will cut staff across subordinate agencies while preserving its subsidy body to protect European Union accession criteria, Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu said on Monday.

Vasile Tofan in Brussels: "Moldova contributes to Europe's security, not just benefiting from solidarity"

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan discussed the Republic of Moldova's progress in preparing for accession to the European Union (EU) and the expansion of cooperation in areas essential to the country's integration during meetings with members of the European Commission.

Estonian Embassy inaugurated in Chișinău; Popșoi calls it a "historic moment" for Moldova-Estonia relations

Estonia is strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Republic of Moldova by opening a permanent diplomatic mission in Chișinău—an event described by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi as a "historic moment" for bilateral relations. For his part, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the Republic of Moldova is a priority country for Estonia and pledged that Tallinn would continue to support accelerating the European Union accession process.

Russia's strategy against Chișinău involves aerial incidents and aggressive rhetoric

The mounting pressure and increasingly frequent drone incidents in the Republic of Moldova's airspace are part of a broad Kremlin strategy of intimidation. Analysts warn that these actions have a clear objective: transforming Moldova into a weak, vulnerable state lacking the capacity to respond to regional challenges.

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna will inaugurate the Embassy in Chișinău

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on 5-6 October, where he will hold meetings with President Maia Sandu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi and other officials. The visit also includes the inauguration of the Estonian Embassy in Chișinău, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announces.