Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vladimir Filat, leader of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party, has expressed concern over the actions of the republic’s authorities, led by President Maia Sandu, accusing them of increasing military spending under the pretext of external threats.
Vladimir Filat told RIA Novosti that the sharp increase in air defence funding by almost $60 million contradicts the republic’s neutral status.
“There is no money for the salaries of railway workers, teachers and doctors, but there are tens of millions for defence projects. This looks like the transfer of state funds to the defence sector under the pretext of mythical threats,” he stressed.
According to Filat, the Moldovan authorities are making decisions on militarisation without proper discussion.
“I have always advocated strengthening Moldova’s security through cooperation with international partners, including NATO and the EU. However, any changes to our neutral status must be gradual and only through a democratic process that reflects the will of the people,” the politician added.
Filat noted that the upcoming parliamentary elections on 28 September 2025 will be key in determining the country’s future. The former prime minister said that citizens should have the opportunity to express their views on security issues and the republic’s international course.
Earlier, Vladimir Filat said that the ruling Action and Solidarity Party would continue to use anti-Russian rhetoric in the upcoming parliamentary elections with the support of the European Union.
