As Russia intensifies efforts to destabilise Moldova, France has stepped up its support, reinforcing bilateral ties and backing Chisinau’s push for resilience against foreign interference during a bilateral meeting in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for Moldova in the face of increasing Russian attempts to destabilise the Eastern European country.
During a visit by Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Paris on Monday, both leaders signed agreements to strengthen cooperation, particularly in countering disinformation and improving Moldova’s energy resilience.
Macron condemned what he described as “increasingly uninhibited Russian attempts at destabilisation,” highlighting the pressures Moldova has faced since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Sandu, who was sworn in for a second term in December, has been vocal about Russian interference in Moldovan elections, warning that Moscow seeks to undermine Moldova’s sovereignty and use it as a tool against Ukraine.
France says it will support Moldova amid fears of Russian destabilisation
Strengthening bilateral ties against disinformation
A key outcome of Sandu’s visit was the signing of an agreement between Moldova and France to enhance cooperation in detecting and combating digital disinformation.
(With newswires)
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