Ionuț Moșteanu, after Putin criticized the elections in Romania: "He is the last person on the planet who could give anyone lessons on democracy and free elections."

The Minister of Defense, Ionuț Moșteanu, stated that Vladimir Putin does not have the authority to speak about democracy, highlighting the behavior of the Russian leader, who eliminates his political opponents. Moșteanu emphasized the importance of preparing the Romanian armed forces to respond to current challenges, considering the intensification of Russian activities in the region.