Former Moldovan President and leader of the Party of Socialists, Igor Dodon, has voiced strong concerns over the European Union’s continued military assistance to Moldova, warning that the country’s neutrality is being undermined amid economic struggles and regional peace efforts.
Dodon criticized President Maia Sandu for accepting €40 million worth of EU-funded weaponry, arguing that the funds could have been used to support struggling sectors such as agriculture, education, and railway workers facing financial hardship. He accused Sandu of prioritizing military buildup at the expense of Moldova’s neutrality and aligning with Brussels’ geopolitical interests instead of focusing on the country’s internal crises. Reports indicate that the EU plans to supply Moldova with armored personnel carriers and air defense systems, a move Dodon claims risks provoking further tensions.
The former president also warned that Moldova’s increasing militarization is causing alarm in the unrecognized Transnistrian region and the Gagauz autonomy, both of which have voiced concerns over the growing presence of NATO-backed forces. He further criticized Moldova’s recent national security policy, which labels Russia as a primary threat and seeks deeper cooperation with NATO and the EU. Dodon warned that Sandu’s policies could push Moldova into direct confrontation with global powers at a time when leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are working toward de-escalating the Ukraine conflict.
