After Transnistria: Next region in Moldova asks Putin for “protection”. The autonomous region of Gagauzia has asked for Russian support – just two days after Transnistsria.
The reason for this is an alleged threat from the Republic of Moldova. Moldova's government dismissed the pro-Russian separatists' statements as "propaganda" The request is reminiscent of that made by pro- Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine in February 2022 - at that time, Russia under Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin used this as an opportunity to start war in Ukraine.