"Moldova's President Warns of Russian Aggression and Potential Annexation"

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned of the possibility of Russia annexing the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria, located within Moldova, as part of Moscow's ongoing efforts to destabilize the former Soviet state and hinder its EU aspirations. While the annexation announcement is deemed unlikely in the short term, Russian troops remain in the territory, and the Kremlin sees Transnistria as a tool to counter Moldova's alignment with the EU and NATO. The potential annexation could have implications for Ukraine and the broader region, but its likelihood is uncertain given the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.