Moldovan president condemns Russia’s attacks, threats at Munich Security Conference

Moldpres, 13 February 2026 21:20

Russia’s narrative in the case of Moldova has been that we are a small country, a weak state with institutions that are not capable of protecting citizens and delivering results. In the meantime, the country has strengthened its resilience, there has been a whole-of-society...

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