European security no longer stops at the European Union's borders; it depends directly on the Republic of Moldova's resilience and the support it provides to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. At the same time, hybrid attacks and drone incursions into Moldovan territory constitute clear tactics of intimidation, according to experts gathered at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026, who emphasize that defending the Eastern Flank is a shared responsibility of the entire Euro-Atlantic bloc.

European security no longer stops at the European Union's borders; it depends directly on the Republic of Moldova's resilience and the support it provides to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. At the same time, hybrid attacks and drone incursions into Moldovan territory constitute clear tactics of intimidation, according to experts gathered at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026, who emphasize that defending the Eastern Flank is a shared responsibility of the entire Euro-Atlantic bloc.

The Republic of Moldova has nearly doubled its defense budget over the past four years, rising from under 900 million lei in 2022 to nearly two billion lei today. At the same time, its neutral status does not hinder the strengthening of its defense capabilities, given that the war on its border poses real security risks. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu made this statement during the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

The Republic of Moldova has nearly doubled its defense budget over the past four years, rising from under 900 million lei in 2022 to nearly two billion lei today. At the same time, its neutral status does not hinder the strengthening of its defense capabilities, given that the war on its border poses real security risks. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu made this statement during the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

The first 120,000 doses of influenza vaccine—out of a total of 240,000 doses procured for the 2026–2027 cold season—have arrived in the Republic of Moldova. The shipment has been stored at the National Vaccine Depot of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) and is set to be distributed to public health centers for the immunization of individuals at high risk of illness.

A 44-year-old Moldovan national, wanted internationally for committing fraud on an exceptionally large scale, has been extradited from the United States to the Republic of Moldova. The International Police Cooperation Directorate of the General Police Inspectorate carried out the extradition based on a final deportation order and with the support of the competent US authorities.

The first 120,000 doses of influenza vaccine—out of a total of 240,000 doses procured for the 2026–2027 cold season—have arrived in the Republic of Moldova. The shipment has been stored at the National Vaccine Depot of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) and is set to be distributed to public health centers for the immunization of individuals at high risk of illness.

A 44-year-old Moldovan national, wanted internationally for committing fraud on an exceptionally large scale, has been extradited from the United States to the Republic of Moldova. The International Police Cooperation Directorate of the General Police Inspectorate carried out the extradition based on a final deportation order and with the support of the competent US authorities.

The Republic of Moldova remains vulnerable to security threats, and strengthening defense capabilities and cooperation with partner states are essential for protecting the country, experts state in the context of the security forum held in Chisinau. According to them, the country's role must be analyzed not only through the lens of its own security but also through the contribution it can make to the security of the entire region.

The Republic of Moldova remains vulnerable to security threats, and strengthening defense capabilities and cooperation with partner states are essential for protecting the country, experts state in the context of the security forum held in Chisinau. According to them, the country's role must be analyzed not only through the lens of its own security but also through the contribution it can make to the security of the entire region.

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