NATO Deputy Secretary General: We're fully aware of Russia's actions in Moldova
NATO is closely monitoring Russian activities in the Republic of Moldova and continues to support Chișinău in countering Moscow’s hybrid threats. The Alliance's Deputy Secretary General, Radmila Šekerinska, emphasized that Moldova’s partnership with NATO stands to benefit from increasing its defense spending to 5% of GDP. In an interview with Teleradio-Moldova, Šekerinska stressed that all NATO allies are fully aware of the threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security.
"Increasing defense spending and investment will help strengthen our partnership with the Republic of Moldova. We are closely monitoring Russian operations and are not blind to their efforts to undermine Moldova’s political processes. This hostile behavior is not limited to Moldova—it is evident across Europe. We are clearly seeing a pattern. What we’ve witnessed over the years, not only since 2022 but dating back to the initial violence in 2014, shows that the Russian threat extends beyond Ukraine and has broader implications. Multiple intelligence agencies across NATO member states have assessed that a Russian attack against Allied nations is not just feasible—it is quite possible, even likely, within the next five to ten years," said NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska.
At the summit in The Hague, NATO heads of state and government agreed to raise the defense spending target to 5% of GDP. This decision comes in response to growing pressure from the United States and the ongoing threat posed by Russia. Under the new commitment, each member state is expected to reach this threshold by 2035. Importantly, the calculation will not only include domestic defense expenditures, but also contributions to NATO partners—such as military and financial support provided to Ukraine.
During the summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted the Republic of Moldova, noting that Romania plays a key role in supporting political stability in Chișinău. He emphasized Romania’s continued commitment as Moldova’s primary ally in the region. In parallel, Romanian official Nicușor Dan addressed efforts to combat cyberattacks and disinformation, reaffirming Romania’s readiness to respond to any request for assistance from the Moldovan authorities.
