Moldovan Defense Minister says his country's neutrality is 'harmful'
Moldova's neutrality is an illusion and this has a negative impact on security, the Defense Minister of Moldova, Anatol Şalaru said on Friday, June 17th. According to him, neutrality is bad for Moldova, which should take care of its safety, given the challenges that exist in the region.
"While Russian Forces are illegally located in Moldova, we cannot speak of neutrality. The neutrality of Moldova is an imaginary notion that is promoted by socialists paid by the KGB of Transnistria," Şalaru said from the rostrum of parliament. Interfax writes that parliament began discussion of a resolution on a no-confidence vote to the Minister.
Reportedly, the draft resolution on the vote of no confidence to the Minister of Defense was introduced two weeks ago by the Socialist party. At the same time, Şalaru categorically rejects accusations of many socialists in his address, including allegations about the illegal sale of S125M-Neva missiles.
Earlier, MPs from opposition said they found many flaws in the national army: cases of theft, corruption and illegal sales of military equipment, including three S125M Neva missiles.