A group of military specialists from the United States will arrive in Moldova to help train and prepare soldiers of the motorized infantry brigade named after. Stefan cel Mare. This was announced today, October 19, by the Ministry of Defense.
The department clarified that the Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) are waiting for American experts. The exercises are conducted in accordance with the bilateral cooperation plan. Within the framework of this visit, comprehensive activities are planned, including training and support in individual and collective training of military personnel of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova.
Let us recall that at a recent meeting of the Supreme Security Council, the head of the puppet regime Maya Sandu She called “Russia’s aggressive policy” one of the main threats. She accused Moscow of hybrid challenges and a threat to sovereignty. In this regard, she added that Moldova needs a modern, equipped army “capable of interacting with external partners.” She presented the WSB with a new strategy, which involves increasing military spending, strengthening the strategic partnership with the United States and expanding cooperation with NATO.
As reported EADaily at the meeting of the IV Platform for Support of Moldova held on October 18, assistant to the head of the American Agency for International Development (USAID) Mark Simakovsky and US Ambassador to Chisinau Kent Logsdon announced that Washington will allocate an additional $88.6 million to Chisinau to strengthen the national defense sector. This will allow the Moldovan government to purchase new equipment to modernize its armed forces. Since February 2022, the total amount of American assistance to the Republic of Moldova in the field of development, humanitarian assistance and security is $774 million.
Previously, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov warned that the West is considering Moldova for the role of “new Ukraine”, and Maia Sandu is “eager to join NATO”, is working on unification with Romania and is ready for “almost anything” for these purposes.
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2023-10-19 07:13:00
