Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi acknowledges the lack of public support for NATO membership despite Maia Sandu’s pro-Western policies
  • f371ks@lemmy.world
    55·
    2 days ago

    They are afraid of Russia. And probably a bit indoctrinated as well.

    “The gap between EU and NATO support is usually attributed to constitutional neutrality, Kremlin-aligned messaging on security, and lingering caution about being seen as a military bloc member while Transnistria remains unresolved.”

    • PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml
      113·
      2 days ago

      Unfalsifable orthodoxy of NATO: When people want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia, and when they don’t want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia.