Expert: "There is a perception that the SIS was controlled by the intelligence services of the Russian Federation"

Cornelia Cozonac
13/02/2023
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"There is an imprint of the Soviet nature in the SIS management culture. There is a perception that the institution was controlled by the intelligence services of the Russian Federation. This problem also reflects on the other institutions that are part of the security and defense sector", says expert Natalia Albu, director of the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives (PISA).

In an interview published by Anticoruptie.md, Natalia Albu says that the war in Ukraine and the dangers looming over the Republic of Moldova have increased the need to reform the security and defense sector and to adopt certain procedures for managing internal security and defense crises.

“There is an intention to modernize an strengthen SIS in order to work in the national interest. The main issue discussed in the above-mentioned draft laws on increasing the SIS powers is the security mandate that would allow SIS to act by avoiding the bureaucratic procedures until a criminal action is initiated for the SIS to take actions. Especially in the case of propaganda, fake news, or hate speech. If these legislative packages pass the Parliament, then the SIS will be allowed to act immediately. An organizational culture is needed so that, over time, we reach the level of operation of the special services of other countries", noted Natalia Albu.

In a statement made on Monday, in the context of discussions about attack scenarios on the Republic of Moldova from the Russian Federation, Maia Sandu asked all state institutions to show maximum vigilance. "The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova must adopt, as soon as possible, the draft laws that would provide the SIS and the prosecutor's office with the necessary tools to combat more effectively the risks for the country's security. All those who participate in these actions directed against the state of the Republic of Moldova - external elements, members of political parties and criminal groups, and all those who protect them, must be held accountable", declared the Head of State.

As a reminder, when appointing the candidacy for the position of prime minister, following the resignation of the Gavrilița Government, President Maia Sandu stated that the new government must prioritize actions to ensure the security of the Republic of Moldova.

Cornelia Cozonac
13/02/2023




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