Moldova’s government approves agreement with Ukraine on military-technical cooperation
On November 12, Moldova’s government approved an agreement on military-technical cooperation with Ukraine that provides for the exchange of technologies, experience and expert information in the defence sector. At the same time, officials in Chisinau stressed that the document does not provide for direct military assistance to Ukraine.
Moldova’s state news agency Moldpres reports this, according to Censor.NET.
What the military agreement between Ukraine and Moldova provides for
The document covers the exchange of scientific and technical information, expertise, knowledge, and technologies in areas of mutual interest to both countries.
Specifically, cooperation is envisaged in the following areas:
- modernisation and safe operation of military equipment;
- military logistics;
- protection of critical infrastructure;
- development of cyber defence capabilities;
- airspace surveillance.
Moldovan Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii said that the measures provided for in the agreement cannot be regarded as direct military assistance to a state engaged in an armed conflict.
"The cooperation is exclusively advisory in nature," he stressed.
According to the minister, the document aims to strengthen both countries’ defence capabilities and complies with international law.
Moldova’s government responds to accusations of violating neutrality
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that the agreement poses no threat to the country’s security and does not conflict with its neutral status.
"There are no secrets here. There has been a great deal of unfounded speculation. Now the whole of society can see that this agreement is constructive: it does not expose us to risks but, on the contrary, strengthens us," the prime minister said.
He also stressed that the document in no way affects Moldova’s neutrality.
Agreement signed during Moldovan delegation’s visit to Kyiv
Ukraine and Moldova signed the agreement on military-technical cooperation on October 26, 2026, during a visit to Kyiv by a Moldovan delegation led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.
Following the signing, Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition Party of Socialists claimed that the agreement violated the country’s neutrality and could drag it into Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The Moldovan government rejected these accusations.
Moldova’s Ministry of Defence has already concluded more than 120 military cooperation agreements with partner countries. The new document with Ukraine supplements the existing legal framework for bilateral cooperation.
