Why does Putin want to annex Moldova?
Video Summary
Tensions are escalating between Russia and Moldova, a small country bordering southwestern Ukraine seeking EU membership. Moldova’s government has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed concerns over Russia’s threat to overthrow its government. Russia, in turn, has accused Ukraine of planning to invade Moldova, a claim denied by Ukrainian officials. The presence of Russian troops in the breakaway region of Transnistria, which is home to around 500,000 people, has been a long-standing source of tension. Russia provides Transnistria with military support and has five-thousand Russian soldiers stationed there, which has led to concerns over Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The region’s economic orientation has shifted from Russia to Western Europe, but many experts believe that Moldova is vulnerable to Russian aggression, given its weak military and energy vulnerabilities. The situation is closely watched, with many reading Russia’s actions as a potential distraction from the intense fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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