The Moldovan parliament, after a lengthy debate, approved the National Defense Strategy for the next 10 years, which identifies russia as the main threat factor. This was reported by Newsmaker, cited by UNN.
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It is noted that on December 26, the Moldovan parliament approved the National Defense Strategy for 2024-2034, a discussion accompanied by fierce disputes between the ruling party of Maia Sandu and the opposition.
The document identifies the main threats to Moldova's national security as those related to the Russian factor - the war in Ukraine and the risks of expanding the war in Moldova's neighboring Odesa region, hybrid attacks by russia, russian troops stationed in unrecognized Transnistria, and the armed groups of the "TMR"
These threats have been identified as posing an existential threat to the country.
To improve defense capabilities, it is proposed to increase funding for defense spending, increase the number of military bases, and improve military education.
The goal is to improve Moldova's position in the Global Firepower ranking from the current penultimate 144th to 134th over the next decade.
The document notes that NATO "plays a crucial role in deterring aggression in the current geopolitical environment."
It is also noted that Moldova's neutral status is not an obstacle to military cooperation with partner states.
The document envisages intensification of Moldova's participation in EU peacekeeping and civilian missions, with the goal of "integrating it 100% into EU military structures by 2034."
Recall
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that a russian missile violated her country's airspace during the Christmas holidays. The missile flew in the direction of Chernivtsi, and Poland activated its air force in response to the massive attack.