Minister Nosatîi: EU’s €20 million funding to be used for modern air defense systems

The European Union has allocated 20 million euros to strengthen the Republic of Moldova's defense capabilities. This funding will be used to acquire modern air defense systems. The announcement was made by Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, in response to recent incidents where at least ten Russian drones illegally entered the national airspace.

Experts call Moldova the EU’s “laboratory” for building resilience against Russian hybrid warfare

The Republic of Moldova has shown that hybrid warfare can be effectively countered through collaboration between national institutions and external partners. Expert Ștefan Bejan from the WatchDog Community argues that Moscow's strategic goal is to undermine the European Union's (EU) unity to further its imperialist agenda. Additionally, Sorin Ioniță, the executive director of Expert Forum Romania, states that the Plan for Strengthening Democratic Resilience, approved by the National Security Council on December 2, represents an important step toward defending digital democracy. He emphasizes that this experience should be shared with EU member states before the elections in 2026-2027.

Maia Sandu: Kremlin and cryptocurrency pose security risks

An extensive plan of measures designed to reinforce democratic resilience throughout the 2026–2027 period was approved on Tuesday, December 2, by the National Security Council (CNS), during a meeting convened by President Maia Sandu.

12-year corruption sentence: Nesterovschi appeal ruling set for December 23

The Centru Court of Appeal in Chișinău is set to announce its verdict on December 23 in the high-profile case of former deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi.

Orhei mayor Cociu steps down after Ilan Șor cuts social projects

The Orhei Mayor, Tatiana Cociu, who has been absent from the city since late September, submitted her resignation one day after the convicted fugitive Ilan Șor announced he was suspending his "social projects" in the Republic of Moldova and withdrawing his political support for his associates.

Chișinău hosts 16th session of Moldova–EU association committee

Chișinău's Parliament is set to host the 16th session of the Republic of Moldova–EU Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC).

Moldova's security council meets to discuss Russian destabilization

The Supreme Security Council (CSS) will meet on Tuesday, December 2, convened by President Maia Sandu, to examine the increasing risks to the Republic of Moldova’s security.

Maia Sandu confers Order of Honor on Japan's Yoichiro Yamada

President Maia Sandu awarded Japan's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Yoichiro Yamada, the prestigious "Order of Honor" distinction.

US assists Moldova in building secure communications network: ‘We will be with you in the future’

The United States of America (USA) continues to support the Republic of Moldova's national security, particularly through the development of critical technological capabilities. One of the most significant projects currently underway is a $15 million program to enhance Moldova's security services' communication systems, especially for emergency interventions. This initiative was announced by Nick Pietrowicz, the U.S. chargé d'affaires in Chisinau, during the "Dimensiunea Diplomatică" program on Moldova 1 TV.

EU strongly condemns illegal overflight of Moldovan airspace

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, condemned the illegal overflight of the Republic of Moldova's airspace by Russian drones that occurred from Friday night to Saturday.

Hybrid threats undermine security; Nosatîi says Moldova can protect its people only by joining the free world

The Republic of Moldova continues to face hybrid pressures and risks that manifest in various ways. These include the illegal stationing of Russian troops in the Transnistrian region, instances of informational propaganda, and unauthorized overflights of its airspace. This warning was issued by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, during the South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) Meeting, held on November 28 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Moldova fights Russian hybrid war over EU membership

The Russian Federation has once again accused the authorities in Chișinău of employing an "invented Russian threat" to justify the Republic of Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union and NATO, claiming Chișinău is "militarizing" the country's territory.