July 3 () –
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has affirmed this Friday that Russia is not a threat to the Republic of Moldova, despite the fact that it is “trying to destabilize” the country, because “it does not have the military capacity”.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has stated that they state “very clearly” that there are “no elements of military concern” for Moldova.
“The Russian Federation does not have military capabilities, but it does have elements of pressure, destabilization, announcements and threats,” Geoana explained in exclusive statements for Moldovan public television.
Thus, NATO is presented as an element “to stabilize at the regional level”. “It is not necessary to be a member of NATO to benefit from NATO radiating predictability and stability, we will see how things go and we will respect the sovereign decisions of partner countries,” added the Romanian politician.
Moldova has reiterated that its country is neutral and does not want to join the Atlantic Alliance. However, it has been –along with Ukraine– one of the last countries to achieve the status of a candidate for accession to the European Union.
The region of Transnistria –whose population is mainly Russian and Ukrainian– has gained prominence in recent months due to its link with the Russian government and its important geostrategic position. The Ukrainian authorities have come to denounce possible Russian incursions into western Ukraine from Transnistria.
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