Ukrainian troops take part in Moldova’s 35th independence anniversary parade

Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, and other government officials watched the soldiers pass through the central square of the capital.

In addition to Moldovan troops, military units and honor guards from eight partner countries participated: Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, France, Czechia, and the United States.

More than 100 pieces of military equipment were displayed, including self-propelled artillery, air defense systems, and other specialized vehicles. Moldova purchased some of the equipment over the past year with financial support from the European Union.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Chisinau for the celebrations. In the evening, Sandu, Zelenskyy, and Romanian President Nicusor Dan held a public meeting with citizens in Chisinau’s central square.