kremlin threatens Moldova over pro-European course
putin’s press secretary dmitry peskov stated that if Chisinau “continues to confront the russian federation for the sake of relations with Europe,” the country “will face nothing good.” This is moscow’s reaction to Moldova’s new military strategy, which directly identifies russia as the “main threat.”
This is pressure and intimidation aimed at disrupting Moldova’s Eurointegration course, discrediting its legitimate right to a defense policy, and sowing fear among Moldova’s population. The statement fits the kremlin’s typical pattern: first — an information attack, then — blackmail with “consequences” for sovereign decisions.
The kremlin’s rhetoric about Moldova’s “mistake” is a direct attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of a sovereign state and pressure its foreign policy choice. The intimidation with “consequences” only confirms the correctness of russia’s assessment as the key threat in Chisinau’s new strategy.
The Center previously reported that tussian propaganda systematically tries to discredit Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, including through deepfakes and fabricated “quotes” later picked up by official russian spokespeople.
