Closer to Odessa: Russia wants to accommodate 10,000 soldiers in Transnistria

To spread: Russia wants to significantly increase the military contingent in Transnistria at the border with the Odessa region. Moscow seeks to install pro -Kremlin regime in Moldova. This was stated by Prime Minister Dorin in an interview with Financial Times. Moscow has a small number of soldiers in Transnistria, but since the enclave is located between Ukraine and Moldova, additional military forces cannot be transferred now.

It emphasizes that Russia intervenes in the future parliamentary elections in the country, scheduled for September. The Kremlin hopes that more friendly authorities will allow more soldiers. "This is a huge effort to undermine Moldovan democracy. Moscow seeks to strengthen the military presence in Transnistria," the Prime Minister said. Attempted election attempts consist of online propaganda and gray money transfers to parties and voters.

In 2024, the Russian Federation spent on the campaign an amount equivalent to 1% of Moldova's GDP. According to the head of government, Moldovan border guards recently detained citizens who returned from Russia from $ 1. 2 million in cash. It was also revealed that 130,000 voters received money from Russian sources at the time presidential elections. "Imagine what pressure and influence they will have on the southwestern part of Ukraine 10,000 soldiers.

They stand close to Romania, a NATO member," he added. According to preliminary estimates, 1,500 soldiers are based in Transnistria, most of them are locals who joined the Russian forces. "Of course, Moldova needs to strengthen the defense. We must also fulfill our agenda, the purpose of which is to become a member of the European Union," the official summed up.