According to Prime Minister Dorin Recean, a hybrid war with Russia is going on in the country where the Kremlin is trying to catch up with democratic processes. At the same time, he believes that neutrality will not help Chisinau.
Moldova must ensure the disarmament of Transnistria. This was expressed by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean in an interview broadcast on TV8 on February 18.
Therefore, according to the newly appointed prime minister, the left bank of the Dniester should be demilitarized by “evacuating Russian troops and demilitarizing the local population,” and after that it is important to integrate citizens economically and socially.
“We have to achieve one fundamental thing there – demilitarization. Everything comes after that and the economic and social integration of our citizens there is very important, but demilitarization comes first. It depends on many things, but it will be resolved at some point,” Rechan said.
Russia’s hybrid war in Moldova
Prime Minister Dorin Recean told reporters that Russia is waging a hybrid war in Moldova, trying to “take over” the democratic processes and block the country’s path to Europe. Therefore, the prime minister believes that Moldova should strengthen its defense capacity, despite its neutral status.
“Impartiality is a tool of foreign policy, nothing more. It can’t protect you when attacked, it means that all the subjects you declare to be neutral absolutely respect that neutrality. Impartiality no longer helps you when attacked, Rechan told reporters it depends on your ability to defend yourself, your social resilience. helps,” he said.
Russia plans to seize Moldova
Recall that the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that 9 Ukrainian intelligence had information about the Kremlin’s plans to seize Moldova. The head of state noted that the Russian Federation has handed over all available information about its intentions to the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu also noted that the data received by Ukraine on February 13 were confirmed – the Kremlin was indeed preparing military operations with the participation of saboteurs from the Russian Federation, Belarus, Serbia and Montenegro.
It was also announced by Alexei Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, that Russia was planning a coup in Moldova. During the telethon on January 11, he said that the “rescuers” sent from the Russian Federation to Turkey were actually members of the Chechen group that could arrive in Chisinau.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in Germany on February 17 that the United States is deeply concerned by Russia’s efforts to destabilize the Moldovan government.
Source: Focus
Alfred Hart is an accomplished journalist known for his expert analysis and commentary on global affairs. He currently works as a writer at 24 news breaker, where he provides readers with in-depth coverage of the most pressing issues affecting the world today. With a keen insight and a deep understanding of international politics and economics, Alfred’s writing is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world we live in.