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Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi declined to answer a question posed in Russian during a public appearance. This incident highlights ongoing linguistic and political tensions in Moldova.
Moldovan Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi has stated that early reports indicate the drone that exploded near the settlement of Crokmaz on August 9 is believed to be a Russian craft.
Moldova's Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi announced that military cooperation between Moldova and Romania has reached an unprecedented historical level.
Moldova's opposition has called for the resignation of Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi following a tragic incident on May 10th at a military unit in Cahul, which resulted in the injury of an 18-year-old conscript and the death of a 16-year-old teenager.
More than a week after a drone crashed on a residential building in central Chisinau, Moldova, the incident remains a mystery. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi commented that specialized services are still investigating the drone's type and origin.
Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi announced that official investigations into the deaths of two soldiers since early 2026 found no violations of safety rules or weapon handling procedures.
Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi's refusal to answer a journalist's question in Russian during an August 12 press conference sparked a wave of online comments. Some supported the minister's stance, while others suggested he could have requested a translation.
Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi clarified that an incident at the 'Moldova' Motorized Infantry Brigade Training Center in Bălți, where a conscript was accidentally shot by another soldier, was due to negligence.
Moldova's current Defense Minister, Anatolie Nosatîi, has responded to accusations of intimidation and blackmail made by former Defense Minister Vitalie Marinuța, stating he reacted "emotively" to manipulations.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas arrived in Chisinau, Moldova, visiting a National Army unit with Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. During her two-day visit, Kallas is also scheduled to meet with the country's leadership for discussions.
Moldova will deploy a new air surveillance radar in the first half of the year to detect drones, announced Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, noting the intensification of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi refused to answer a question posed in Russian during a press conference, stating he did not understand. This incident occurred despite his resume indicating proficiency in the language.
Moldova's Defense Minister, Anatolie Nosatîi, stated that a conscript soldier's gunshot wound during training in Bălți was caused by a violation of weapon handling rules.
Vitalie Marinuța, a former Moldovan Minister of Defense, has accused the current minister, Anatolie Nosatîi, of "attempted intimidation and blackmail" following Marinuța's participation in a television show.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas arrived in Chisinau on May 7, where she visited a National Army unit alongside Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.
Moldova's Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi reported 13 criminal cases opened in late 2025 concerning fights among conscript soldiers, with some cases closed due to lack of evidence, and stated that the ministry is considering reducing the term of compulsory military service.