Pro-Russian separatists in Transnistria have asked Russia for “protection” from Moldova. Moscow wanted to examine this request, it was said.
The separatists cited an “economic blockade” by Moldova as the reason for their concern. Is Europe facing the next armed conflict besides the Ukraine war? What exactly is it about? What are Putin's presumed interests? And to what extent does the development put pressure on the NATO defense alliance? Questionsand answers.Excitement about Transnistsria: What Putin wants in Moldova now.