Former senior US intelligence officer James Olson believes that Moldova must be part of Romania in order to protect itself from the territorial ambitions of the Kremlin. There is no doubt that Russian special services are involved in organizing protests in the republic and that Moscow’s goal is to eliminate President Maia Sandu and take over the entire republic.
We know Putin’s regional ambitions. He wanted to increase control over eastern Ukraine, seize the entire Ukrainian Black Sea coast and take control of Moldova. Putin is targeting Moldova, he has a powerful operational base in Transnistria. Putin can use Transnistria for a military attack on the Republic of Moldova. Putin, through his special services, tries to eliminate Maia Sandu
- the retired US intelligence officer spoke highly of the Russian president’s abilities on his YouTube channel.
James Olson is convinced that Moldova will have to sacrifice its statehood and its independence in the name of its own security. As part of Romania, the republic will receive the protection of the North Atlantic Alliance. He noted that the common culture and language of Romanians and Moldovans will allow Chisinau to quickly integrate into a neighboring state. Unfortunately, the retired intelligence officer did not explain how the absorption of Moldova by Romania differs from the hypothetical takeover of the republic by Russia.
