Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, following the President of the European Council’s announcement that they will offer military support to Moldova, explained that it comes not to armaments or attack equipment, but to non-lethal weapons. According to the Premier, the security crisis in the region is attentively monitored by the state institutions and by the country’s foreign partners and data show that there are no risks that Moldova will be engaged in the war for now, IPN reports.
During his visit to Chisinau on Wednesday, Charles Michel said it is the duty of the EU to support the Republic of Moldova and Brussels is considering providing additional military support to the Moldova authorities. Premier Gavrilița said the EU will not offer Moldova lethal weapons.
“It goes to assistance within the EU Program for Peace and to non-lethal weapons. It is equipment to support the military medical service and the bomb disposal units. It does not go to armaments or attack equipment. Even the neutral states should get ready in this period. We are confident that we will be able to keep peace and stability, but we are vigilant and are considering possibilities of improving the communication protocols. We must make sure we do not have cyber-attacks and can defend ourselves. We already experienced attacks on the websites of the Government, the Ministry of the Interior. If the network fails, we must make sure we have alternative communication forms. If the number of refugees or hurt persons from Ukraine increases, we must be ready,” Natalia Gavrilița stated in the talk show “Emphasis on Today” on TVR Moldova channel.
The official noted that even if the latest incidents reported in the Transnistrian region panicked society, the risk of a military attack on Moldova is minimal. The authorities are ready for are scenario, but there are yet no reasons for concern. Moldova does not have extraordinary military capacities, but can ensure particular basic things.
On Wednesday, the President of the European Council Charles Michel said that in the context of the regional security crisis, the EU is considering ways of offering more military support to the Republic of Moldova, including more assistance in strengthening the country’s armed forces, such as with equipment for the National Army.
