The European Union (EU) announced on Thursday the granting of a funding of 40 million euros for the Republic of Moldova, in order to meet the capabilities of its armed forces in the field of communications and the fight against cyber attacks, informs AFP.

The funds come from the European Peace Facility, a fund managed by member states outside the European budget, the European Council, the court of EU member states, said in a statement.

European aid does not involve weapons, the statement said.

The financing will allow the provision of equipment, goods and services to strengthen logistical capacities and mobility of units of the armed forces of the Republic of Moldova. It will also help them fight cyber attacks and strengthen their capabilities for unmanned air reconnaissance and tactical communications.

The Republic of Moldova has already benefited from seven million euros in funding from the European Peace Facility in December 2021, for its military health service and for a battle of genius.

The Republic of Moldova, which includes the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, borders Ukraine. The two countries recently have the status of candidate countries for EU membership.

The European Peace Facility was set up in March 2021. With a budget of € 5.7 billion for seven years, it allows the EU to fund actions to strengthen the capabilities of third countries and regional and international organizations in the military and military fields. other countries. defense, according to AFP, quoted by Agerpres.

The EU has released 2 billion euros in four tranches to finance the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Editor: Liviu Cojan