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Russia warns Moldova over Transnistria troops | Europe | News and current affairs from around the continent | DW


Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week warned Moldova not toendanger Russian troops stationed in Transnistria, a pro-Russian breakaway region in the country’s east, saying doing so could spark military confrontation.

In a television interview with a Russia station this Thursday, Lavrov said “any action that would threaten the security of our troops would be considered under international law as an attack on Russia.”

Several hours earlier, Lavrov had accused Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu of blocking talks to resolve the Transnistria conflict. “Transnistria and Russia support direct dialogue, but judging by statements made by President Maia Sandu and her team, they do not want such dialogue, as they are being directed by the US and EU to reject talks,” Lavrov said. “Apparently, they are seeking a non-diplomatic solution to the Transnistria problem.”

Sergey Lavrov looks into the camera

Sergey Lavrov warned Moldova a military confrontation could be on the cards

Disingenious reasoning

Several days earlier, Transnistria’s separatist leader Vadim Krasnoselsky had sent a letter to President Sandu requesting talks over a peaceful political solution to the Transnistria conflict. Moldova, however, only communicates with Transnistria’s pro-Russian breakaway government through its bureau of reintegration, a governmental body headed by Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian.

In the television interview, Lavrov also said Russia would defend Russian speakers in Moldova, reminding viewers that apart from Transnistria, the region of Gagauzia was also seeking special recognition in the country. He said he hoped “Molvoda’s leadership would end the Western-dictated geopolitical games and instead think about the interests of the people, living side by side.” In July this year, Lavrov already accused Moldova of working to “annul everything Russian, just like in Ukraine.”

That same month, Moldova and Ukraine were granted EU candidate status.

Moldova’s firm stance

Moldova’s bureau of reintegration was quick to respond to Lavrov’s comments. In a public statement, it said the country was committed to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistria conflict.

This, it added, entails “identifying a sustainable and…

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News: Cyber Incident Response Capability established in the Republic of Moldova with NATO support, 21-Jan.-2021


Today (21 January 2021), NATO inaugurated a new Cyber Incident Response Capability for the Moldovan Armed Forces. This capability was established with support from the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme and in cooperation with the NATO Information and Communication Agency (NCIA) through a multi-year project. It will help to minimize any threat resulting from cyber incidents, provide quick and efficient recovery and prevent similar incidents in the future. The inauguration was marked through a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.

At the event, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană remarked: “NATO and Moldova have been partners for more than 25 years. Our cooperation supports Moldova’s efforts to reform and modernize its defence and security structures and institutions, in full respect of Moldova’s constitutional neutrality.” “The new Cyber Incident Response Capability established with support from the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme is an excellent example of NATO’s commitment to this partnership, “he added.
Addressing participants from Chisinau, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Victor Gaiciuc, said: “With the finalization of this important project, we took a step forward towards increasing our cyber defense capabilities. The establishment of the Cyber Incident Response Center of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova will increase the Ministry of Defence’s posture and capacity to respond to cyber threats.

The NATO Information and Communication Agency provided critical technical advice for the design of the cyber laboratory and the supporting physical IT infrastructure. The Agency Chief of Staff Major General Göksel Sevindik pointed out: “We are proud to collaborate with partner nations such as Moldova to prepare them for the cyber challenges they may face in the future. Cyber security is a team sport. We must use our collective knowledge to ensure the security of our Allies and partners.”

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