The potential fall of Kyiv raises concerns about Moldova's security, particularly the semi-autonomous region of Transnistria. Moldova's strategic location near NATO and the EU is a focal point for NATO in countering Russian expansion. Despite worries, a Russian invasion of Moldova-Transnistria seems unlikely at present.
Despite failed Russian efforts to destabilize the country, Moldova's continued resilience helps uphold the rules-based international order, write Joseph Vann and Valbona Zeneli. https://t.co/BYiNq1Z7TE
"Russia does not have capacity to turn Moldova-Transnistria into its ‘next target,’ while Chișinău, firmly backed by the West, can destabilize the breakaway region at any time” -- @nikola_mikovic https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP
⚡️NATO chief visits Armenia amid growing tensions with Russia. https://t.co/NxZqAdgkYc
"Russia has no ability now to invade Moldova. Yes, it has a military base there. But I think Russia has enough on its plate right now in Ukraine" — @BryzaMatthew MORE @GiorgioCafiero https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP
KREMLIN ON NATO CHIEF’S VISIT TO SOUTH CAUCASUS: ATTEMPTS BY NATO TO EXPAND ITS PRESENCE IN THE REGION ARE UNLIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE TO STABILITY
A Russian invasion of Moldova-Transnistria does not currently seem to be an option for the Kremlin, writes @GiorgioCafiero https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP
Over the past three decades, the Moldova-Transnistria file has not concerned Washington too much. That is until recently, writes @GiorgioCafiero https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP
“Moldova occupies an important geopolitical location on the borders of NATO and the EU, and NATO is very concerned about checking any potential Russian expansion westward." https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP
The invasion of Ukraine raised concerns about the future of a Russian-backed semi-autonomous region within Moldova https://t.co/AKFUX7ddph
NEW @GiorgioCafiero @GulfStateAnalyt : Over the past three decades, the Moldova-Transnistria file has not concerned Washington too much. That is until recently. https://t.co/AKFUX7ddph
NEW @GiorgioCafiero examines the question, If Kyiv fell, would Moldova have been next? https://t.co/AKFUX7dLeP