According to military experts, after Ukraine, Russia is targeting another country

The American Institute for the Study of War sees the situation in Transnistria, the breakaway region of Moldova, as echoing the rhetoric used by Russia against Ukraine before the war.

Transnistria, a separatist region of Moldova where Russian troops are stationed, is experiencing an increasingly serious situation, and the American Institute for the Study of War has analysed recent developments and possible scenarios.

Transnistria has been under Russian influence since 1992, and the presence of Russian troops in the area remains a source of tension in international relations. Although Transnistria is autonomous and has its own institutions, it isn't recognised by any United Nations member and is considered part of Moldova.

"Moldova will either become part of another country or cease to exist," said Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, a few weeks ago—a situation Western analysts openly describe as a "Russian satanic plan".

The Moldovan authorities reacted to Mr Patrushev's threatening statements, with representatives from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declaring them an "unacceptable interference in the country’s internal affairs". 

(MH with MaSi - Source: Agency - Photo: © DPA - Kremlin Pool)