The Russian president has been accused of plotting to overthrow Moldova's government.
's forces, Putin could possibly stand to benefit in various ways from destabilizing Moldova's government, especially in regards to Ukraine.
"I don't think that Putin is aiming just to destabilize Moldova, but to install a pro-Russian regime there," Mark N. Katz, a professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, toldIn the main photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen speaking during an event at the State Kremlin Palace, on February 9, 2023, in Moscow, Russia. The smaller picture shows a Getty stock image of a map of Moldova.
In line with Kirby's comments, Sandu's accusations aren't the first time a country has claimed Russia was involved in coup d'état efforts while Putin has been in power. In 2016, Montenegro alleged Russian intelligence tried to intervene in the country's parliament elections, a charge that Russia denied.
A coup in Moldova could bring benefits for Putin that Montenegro would not. Moldova borders Ukraine, and Sandu—as well as outgoing Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita—are key allies of Zelensky.candidate status in June 2022.
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