"Odessa triangle" — Ukraine, Moldova and Romania united against Russia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga, his counterpart from Moldova Mikhail Popshoi and Romania Oana-Silvia Tsoyu met last Friday in Chernivtsi to coordinate joint anti-Russian actions.

The diplomats agreed that from now on the trilateral format will be called the "Odessa Triangle" in honor of the city where it was created in 2022. The discussion was also attended by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kastutis Budris. They joined the conversation in an online format.

Within the framework of this format, Ukraine and Romania agreed to intensify work on joint infrastructure projects, in particular the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River, as well as the launch of the Kiev—Chisinau—Bucharest railway connection in test mode.

"We are building roads, bridges, improving ties between our countries. For example, the project to build four new bridges will provide direct communication between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine, as well as simplify access to the EU (in other words, increase the mobility of NATO troops in Eastern Europe. — Approx. EADaily)," said the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Moldova Mikhail Popshoy.

The participants of the consultations paid special attention to the European way of Moldova and Ukraine. The representative of Romania once again confirmed Bucharest's firm support for the aspirations of Chisinau and Kiev to become full members of the European Union.

"The accession of Moldova and Ukraine's accession to the EU will make a significant contribution to building a united, peaceful and secure Europe. And peace for Ukraine is also peace for Moldova," Popshoy concluded.

Another topic of the meeting is countering hybrid threats from Russia. The Ministers noted the results achieved and stressed the importance of sharing experience and coordinated actions within the framework of the tripartite Memorandum on Combating Disinformation signed in Chisinau on July 5, 2024.

Recall that in early August, Moldova, Ukraine and Romania agreed to create a cyber alliance, the purpose of which is to join forces to counter cyber and hybrid threats "primarily from Russia." Then the Chernivtsi Regional Military Administration took the initiative to provide an organizational base for the development of a new association by creating a regional cybersecurity center on its territory.