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,

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

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,