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Neutral No More: Moldova Stands Firm - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Moldova has just unveiled its 10-year defense strategy – and Moscow’s response was as predictable as it was loud. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned of “hysterical voices” opposing the plan, and the Kremlin quickly obliged. The strategy aims to modernize Moldova’s small army, align it with EU standards, and strengthen cyber and intelligence capabilities. Russia, meanwhile, calls it “anti-Russian militarization,” ignoring its own troops still stationed illegally in Transnistria. In this episode, we unpack why even modest defense ambitions can send shockwaves through Moscow’s worldview.