Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated this Friday that Moldova risks becoming the new victim of the “hybrid war” that pits the West against Russia.
After a meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Skopje, capital of North Macedonia, Lavrov stressed that “Moldova is destined to become the next victim of the hybrid war unleashed by “West against Russia.” “, according to the TASS news agency.
Russia has repeatedly accused Western countries of pushing Moldova into war in neighboring Ukraine.
What is at stake is Transnistria, the eastern part of Moldova next to Ukraine, which is governed by a pro-Russian separatist republic, which has a military contingent from Moscow.
Although Chisinau has reiterated its neutrality and has no intention of joining NATO, it was, along with Ukraine, one of the last countries to obtain EU candidate status.
The Transnistria region, whose population is predominantly Russian-speaking, has gained importance in recent months due to its ties to the Russian government and its important geostrategic position.
Ukrainian authorities even mentioned possible Russian incursions into western Ukraine from Transnistria.
Source: TSF
