Ukraine and Moldova Sign Five-Year Military Cooperation Deal to Counter Russian Threats

Ukraine and Moldova signed a military-technical cooperation agreement in Kyiv on Monday, covering combat experience, defence technology, cyber defence and airspace protection against drones. The five-year deal, which can be renewed automatically, will not change Moldova's constitutional neutrality, both governments said.

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Ukraine and Moldova signed an agreement on military-technical cooperation in Kyiv on Monday, October 26, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence and the Moldovan government's press service reported. The document was signed by Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara and Moldovan Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.

Source: Ukrainian News / Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

The agreement provides for the exchange of combat experience and technologies and the development of joint defence projects, including joint research and development in military manufacturing. The two countries will also cooperate on modernising and repairing military equipment, training personnel, cyber defence, and airspace surveillance and protection, including the use of Ukrainian technological solutions to protect airspace against drones.

Source: Report / Moldovan government press service

The document has been concluded for a five-year term, with the possibility of automatic renewal. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence emphasised that its implementation would not affect Moldova's neutral status, as enshrined in its Constitution.

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said the agreement was particularly important given the security threats facing Moldova, noting that since the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Moldova's airspace has been violated more than 100 times, while drones and shell fragments have fallen on its territory. "Moldova is and will remain a peaceful and neutral state. But neutrality does not mean being defenceless. Our duty is to protect the peace and security of our citizens," Tofan said.

"Ukraine possesses experience that cannot be gained through training exercises. We are ready to share this knowledge with our partners, helping them better understand the capabilities of the equipment and use it more effectively. We are already assisting Moldova with consultations on developing its air defence system," Khmara said.

The signing took place during Tofan's visit to Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi. The two sides also discussed developing transport corridors for Ukrainian cargo, modernising border checkpoints, expanding energy cooperation and strengthening regional security, and reaffirmed their intention to continue cooperating in the European Union accession process. Koretskyi said the agreement will strengthen joint efforts to counter Russian threats.

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