President Maia Sandu revealed that Moldova recently blocked attempts to bring components for manufacturing drones into the Transnistrian region. Speaking in an interview with journalist Dorin Galben, the head of state warned that the risks remain high and that a government controlled by Moscow would not have the courage to resist such actions.
“We have seen attempts to bring parts for building drones in the Transnistrian region. We stopped this process because we do not want the region to become a military base against Ukraine,” Sandu said. “The question is: would a government controlled by Moscow stop these actions? Who guarantees that they will say ‘No’ to Russia?”
The president also accused Russia of trying to strengthen its military presence on the left bank of the Dniester, including by sending individuals with diplomatic passports. “Imagine what would happen if, in Chișinău, we had a government that followed Moscow’s orders. All the filters we have built would disappear, and the country’s security would be compromised,” Sandu cautioned.
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She stressed that Moscow is investing heavily in Moldova’s elections to pull the country back into its orbit. “Their interests are not peaceful, and the consequences for citizens would be dramatic. The greatest risk is that Russia could use Moldova against Ukraine,” Sandu warned, recalling Russia’s obsession with Odessa and its hostile reactions whenever Chisinau raises this issue.
Another concern raised by the president is vote-buying, including in the diaspora. According to Sandu, networks are offering up to €300 or more for votes. She urged Moldovans abroad not to fall into these traps:
“My plea is once again: do not sell your vote, do not sell your country. It is a betrayal of the homeland in the most direct sense,” Sandu said, warning that those who accept money for votes will face substantial fines.