Sandu’s comment for Politico pointed out that Moldova’s neutrality is currently enshrined in its constitution, but in connection with Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, active discussions have begun in the country about joining a wider alliance – NATO.
“There is now a serious discussion about our ability to protect ourselves. Can we do it on our own or should we be part of a larger alliance,” Sandu said.
She emphasized that such decisions in the country should be made exclusively in a democratic way.
Sandu also criticized the Kremlin’s rhetoric, which through its propaganda channels convinces the public that neutrality is equivalent to a country’s complete military helplessness, while any talk of joining NATO or strengthening its defenses seems to overturn its or any other country’s peaceful sentiments.
“Moldova is a peaceful country and did not start a war against its neighbors. Russian propaganda managed to convince part of the population that neutrality means not investing in the defense sector and not working for its own defense, but this is wrong,” Sandu said.
In this context, he stated that Moldova is currently “very vulnerable” to Russian propaganda and disinformation.
However, if compared to Ukraine, Moldova’s risks are disproportionate to the price Ukrainians are now paying in the war with Russia.
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