Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned in Strasbourg that her country could be occupied by Russia if the European Union does not speed up its accession process. Speaking to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, she urged the EU to make a decision before it is too late, arguing that Moldova’s small size makes it vulnerable to Russia’s hybrid warfare. Sandu highlighted the ongoing war in Ukraine and described a second “information war” that targets Moldova, with Kremlin‑backed propaganda and financial interference. She said 2 % of Russia’s GDP is earmarked for such activities and that Moldova is “at the frontline” of this hybrid conflict. The president declined to discuss a potential union with Romania as a quick route to EU membership, stressing that belonging to the EU is the only way for Moldova to feel safe.

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