Russia completes plans to attack Moldova, Kremlin prepares “false flag” operation in Transnistria

The Russian military-political leadership is likely preparing provocations in the Kremlin-controlled separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova. A "false flag" operation aims to destabilize the country and undermine Chișinău's European integration efforts, the analysts from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report.
The experts' report indicates that Moscow is likely creating informational conditions for this operation in the unrecognized Transnistria.
ISW analysts believe such actions are part of Russia's ongoing efforts to "destabilize Moldova and obstruct its integration into the European Union."
The experts analyzed statements from Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service on December 23, alleging that Moldova's President Maia Sandu is "preparing a military operation plan in Transnistria."
The Russian side claimed that Moldova's military operation could "lead to war."
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service also made unverified claims that during a meeting with Moldova's energy security leadership, Sandu allegedly urged the government to "develop a plan to establish control over Transnistria and eliminate the Russian presence in the region."