After a call for help in the direction of Moscow: Moldova's republic of Gagauzia also asks for Erdogan's support. The request from Transnistria for Russia's protection is reminiscent of that made by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine in February 2022.
At that time, Moscow used this as an opportunity for its large-scale attack on Ukraine. The self-proclaimed Republic of Transnistsria is located in eastern Moldova on the border with Ukraine. Ukrainian military fears that Russia could attack the nearby southwestern city of Odessa.