Moldova’s president discusses Russian destabilization efforts, EU integration goals, and security ties with Ukraine.
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Moldova’s President Maia Sandu met with journalists to discuss Moldova’s path toward European Union membership and regional security. She emphasized Ukraine’s heroic role in the fight for a free Europe, stating that both nations are pursuing EU integration together. Sandu warned of Russian destabilization efforts ahead of the September parliamentary elections, citing interference through legal financing, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and attempts to manipulate voters, providing evidence of these incursions affecting around 140,000 people. Regarding EU membership, Moldova has set a target date of 2030, asserting its technical capacity and political will, while noting that the main hurdles are procedural within the EU. She confirmed strong relations with all member states and detailed ongoing judicial reforms to combat corruption. On security, Sandu maintained Moldova’s constitutional neutrality but stressed the need for national resilience against Russian hybrid threats. In relation to Ukraine, she highlighted cooperation in energy matters and expressed support for Ukraine’s eventual EU membership. Regarding energy self-sufficiency, Moldova has diversified away from Russian gas dependence, though vulnerabilities remain due to infrastructure controlled by Russia. Finally, Sandu criticized politically organized events featuring Russian figures, calling for stricter institutional oversight of public messaging directed at young people.
