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Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls

 
Foreign ministers speak at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chisinau, September 17, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/VLADISLAV CULIOMZA)
Foreign ministers speak at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chisinau, September 17, 2024
(photo credit: REUTERS/VLADISLAV CULIOMZA)

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that supporting Ukraine is crucial for ensuring the stability and survival of neighboring Moldova.

"Support for Ukraine guarantees the survival of neighboring Moldova", German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday at a conference to address concerns about broadening Russian interference in the region.

"Everything that we do to support Ukraine also means fostering stabilization with regards to Moldova," Baerbock said. "It is clear what the greatest concern of the people here is that if Ukraine falls, Moldova is the next country in line."

Baerbock was visiting Chisinau for the Moldova Partnership Platform, together with allies from France and Romania.

Germany key to Kyiv's survival

Germany, one of Kyiv's main military supporters in Europe, initiated the platform after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, painting it as part of broader efforts to stabilize Moldova's economy and shield it from Russian disinformation.

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 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at the Ministerial Conference of the Moldova Partnership Platform in Chisinau, September 17, 2024 (credit: REUTERS/VLADISLAV CULIOMZA)
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at the Ministerial Conference of the Moldova Partnership Platform in Chisinau, September 17, 2024 (credit: REUTERS/VLADISLAV CULIOMZA)

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the country still faces serious challenges and urged partners to increase their support.

"Russia's war against Ukraine, which we condemned from the very first day, has caused enormous damage to our economy," Sandu said.

"The uncertainty caused by the war continues to seriously hinder our economic development and will continue to hinder it as long as the war lasts," she added.

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