The country's defense strategy seeks to increase spending to 1% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.

Russia’s hybrid operations, including disinformation campaigns and election interference ・The illegal presence of Russian troops in Transnistria ・Allegations of mass bribery during elections, as seen in October 2024,

CHISINAU - The Parliament in ex-Soviet Moldova, controlled by pro-Western lawmakers, approved a 10-year defence strategy on Thursday calling for increased defence spending as part of a plan to join the European Union.

On Thursday, December 26, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova voted to adopt the National Defense Strategy for 2024-2034. The strategy outlines the key steps the country will take in response to the growing threat from Russia and other geopolitical challenges,