russia is trying to control Moldova through energy blackmail and coup attempts - Sandu
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russia is trying to destabilize Moldova through energy blackmail, coup attempts, disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, election interference and sponsorship of protests, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said during a joint press conference with Macron in France.
russia has renewed its attempts to destabilize the situation in Moldova, and if putin is not stopped in Ukraine, he will go further. This was stated by Moldovan President Maia Sandu at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on the occasion of the signing of an agreement on defense cooperation between Moldova and France, UNN reports citing Reuters.
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The publication notes that Maya Sandu's visit to Paris to sign a defense agreement and an economic roadmapcomes amid fears of increased destabilization efforts by russia.
If the aggressor is not stopped, he will continue to advance, and the front line will move closer. Closer to us. Closer to you. That is why Europe must present a united front
She added that russia is planning attempts to interfere in the elections in Moldova and did not rule out a coup attempt.
moscow's regime seeks to control my country through energy blackmail, sponsoring protests, disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, interference in our elections, infusion of dirty money and even an attempted coup d'etat
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According to the French Defense Ministry, the defense agreement with France establishes a legal framework for future exercises, regular dialogue, and intelligence sharing. Also as part of the agreement, a French defense mission will open in the Moldovan capital this summer to help assess needs, and negotiations have already begun on possible arms contracts.
President Emmanuel Macron saidthat the agreement marks France's determination to defend and assist Moldova.
