“Russia will invade us in early 2023”: the alarm of Moldovan secret services

There’s one risk too high” of a new Russian offensive against the Moldavia in early 2023. This is the alarm raised by alexander Musteatahead of the secret service chisinauinterviewed by the television station tvr moldova🇧🇷

According to National Intelligence number one, Moscow still intends to secure a Hall from the earth through Ukraine to Transnistria, which is the territory of the Republic of Moldova. “We can clearly say that yes, the Russians they intend to get here. So we can discuss the intentions of the Russians towards Chisinau, but this is a real and very high risk,” he specified.

The map of Transnistria, the breakaway region that borders Ukraine.

His words truly echo recent messages from Kiev, where army generals have warned in recent days of the threat of a major Russian offensive early next year. In particular, he had been Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kulebahe spoke of a turning point in the conflict expected between the end of January and the beginning of February, with new attacks to be able to penetrate deeper into the country.

“The question is not whether the Russian Federation will make a further advance towards the territory of Moldova, but when are you goingMusteata also said, adding that his agency believes Russia is investigating several scenarios to reach Moldova and is considering launching an offensive in January or February, or later in March or April.

According to Moldova’s 007 number one, the Russians could use the weapons stored in the village of kielbasna in Transnistria to attack Moldova. It is the largest ammunition depot in Europe, guarded by Moscow soldiers. For Putin, however, Transinistra also has another value: it can represent the West Coast to launch a new attack on Ukraine through the southern bank.