"Defense is a priority": Igor Grosu announces two billion lei for security

The Republic of Moldova has nearly doubled its defense budget over the past four years, rising from under 900 million lei in 2022 to nearly two billion lei today. At the same time, its neutral status does not hinder the strengthening of its defense capabilities, given that the war on its border poses real security risks. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu made this statement during the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

Radio Moldova experts: Defense investments are lacking, leaving airspace vulnerable

The Republic of Moldova remains vulnerable to security threats, and strengthening defense capabilities and cooperation with partner states are essential for protecting the country, experts state in the context of the security forum held in Chisinau. According to them, the country's role must be analyzed not only through the lens of its own security but also through the contribution it can make to the security of the entire region.

Igor Grosu on adapting the Armed Forces after a closed session vote

The MPs, meeting in a closed session on October 8, voted on a new structure for the Armed Forces. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu says the changes will not affect the country's citizens.

Russia should stop disinformation; the MFA denies accusations of Moldova's 'militarization' by Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) rejects the accusations made by the Russian Federation's representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the alleged "militarization" of the Republic of Moldova and the country's transformation into a "logistics hub" for Ukraine. Chisinau's diplomatic service describes the claims as false and unfounded, noting that they are unsupported by evidence.

NATO Parliamentary Assembly President: "We are strengthening air defense; be ready to shoot down Russian drones"

Repeated Russian drone incursions and regional security risks necessitate heightened vigilance and the accelerated strengthening of defense capabilities, and Ukraine must be supported so it can negotiate from a position of strength. Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Vice-President of the Portuguese Parliament, warned that Moscow seeks to undermine the cohesion of allied and partner nations through hybrid attacks and pressure on energy infrastructure; therefore, Europe’s response must be grounded in unity.

Neutrality doesn't equal vulnerability, say European officials at Moldova Security Forum 2026

The Republic of Moldova is no longer viewed merely as a vulnerable state requiring external support to cope with security threats, but also as a partner from which the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) can learn how to counter hybrid warfare. At the same time, Russia is adapting its military tactics and could intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with potential consequences for the entire region.

Moldova: Defending democracy - lessons from Chisinau at the 2026 Security Forum

The Republic of Moldova is strengthening its own defense while simultaneously contributing to regional security by countering cyberattacks and Russian manipulation. This experience offers a valuable lesson, given the risk of escalation in the war the Russian Federation is waging in Ukraine, according to participants at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum held in Chișinău.

Anatolie Nosatîi at the Moldova Security Forum 2026: Moldova cannot face security threats alone

The Republic of Moldova has had to learn on the fly how to defend its security and respond to challenges under extremely difficult conditions, and the experience it has gained could prove useful to other states in the region, says Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. The official notes that security issues are not a matter of a state's size and that the security of the Republic of Moldova extends to the wider Black Sea region, including the European Union.

Chisinau security talks focus on drone defense and hybrid risks

Chisinau opened its annual security forum on Thursday, gathering nearly 100 international speakers to tackle Russian hybrid warfare, regional spillover from Ukraine, and mounting cross-border drone incursions.

NATO assembly chief warns Moldova faces frontline risks

Moldova stands on the frontline of escalating regional security threats, from Russian drone incursions to cyberattacks and disinformation, NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello warned in Chisinau on Tuesday.

Brussels backs Moldovan air defense as airspace breaches escalate

The European Union will bolster Moldova's defense capabilities following repeated airspace violations by Russian drones and missiles, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday in Brussels.

Moldova slashes farm agency staff in wider spending review

Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry will cut staff across subordinate agencies while preserving its subsidy body to protect European Union accession criteria, Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu said on Monday.