U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Moldova on Wednesday at 4PM local time to meet with President Maia Sandu and other senior officials. The visit is part of Blinken's European tour and aims to discuss Russian hostility, energy security, and democratic values. Blinken pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova to enhance energy security and counter Russian disinformation. President Sandu emphasized that Blinken's visit is a strong sign of support for Moldova. Blinken also noted that Moldova is regularly targeted by Russian cyberattacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova for energy security and to counter Russian disinformation. https://t.co/fDxoOh8DPq
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova for energy security and to counter Russian disinformation. https://t.co/pM87qiilGi
I remember fondly traveling to Moldova with @SecBlinken and @POTUS in 2011. Great to see Blinken back. https://t.co/Q2cwRd79Ie
Blinken pledges $135 million in US aid to Moldova to counter Russian influence https://t.co/ObBaov9caa
⚠️ BLINKEN: MOLDOVA ON RECEIVING END OF RUSSIAN CYBERATTACKS ON A REGULAR BASIS
⚠️ MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT SANDU SAYS VISIT BY BLINKEN IS 'STRONG SIGN OF SUPPORT' FOR MOLDOVA
Delighted to welcome @SecBlinken back to Moldova. Your visit sends a powerful message of solidarity and reinforces our commitment to peace and democratic values. Thank you, and to the US government, for your unwavering support and belief in our future. https://t.co/dEUbXj6CPn
WATCH LIVE: Blinken holds news conference with Moldova's Maia Sandu as concerns rise about Russia https://t.co/o15cl4M7Rs
.@SecBlinken returns to Chisinau today, where he will meet with Moldovan government leaders to discuss how we can continue our work together to support a more prosperous, secure, and democratic country. https://t.co/4polDBHvSK
🇺🇸🇲🇩BLINKEN STARTS EUROPEAN TOUR His first stop is the former Soviet Republic of Moldova where he will meet with President Maia Sandu and other senior officials to promise them a “robust package” of support for their energy sector. It comes at a time when the EU is considering… https://t.co/Hcy2YWKHXb
BLINKEN TO MEET WITH MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT IN MOLDOVA AT 4PM LOCAL TIME
Blinken will fly into Moldova on Wednesday to discuss Russian hostility there with President Maia Sandu, who has staked her re-election on pushing EU membership. Then he goes to a NATO meeting in Prague, where the Ukraine war is on the agenda. Story: https://t.co/scjouquxDf