On September 1, 2022, it became known, that Russia once again threatened to attack Moldova. The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergei Lavrov, warned that any actions of Moldova regarding the Russian-occupied Transnistria region of Moldova would be considered an attack on Russia.
Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergei Lavrov
Russian President’s subordinate, commenting on Russia’s interests in Transnistria, said that there are Russian “peacekeepers” there and a group of soldiers guarding Europe’s largest ammunition depot in Сobasna.
In his speech, Sergei Lavrov drew parallels between the situation around Transnistria and Russia’s war against Georgia in 2008. Lavrov spoke about international law for some reason, which Russia has wiped its feet on.
“Everyone should understand that any actions that endanger our servicemen will be considered in accordance with international law as an attack on the Russian Federation. As it was in South Ossetia, when our “peacekeepers” were attacked by Saakashvili”, Lavrov said cynically.
In addition, Russia is going to “protect” Russian speakers in Moldova. During his speech, Russian Foreign Minister promised to “protect” the Russian-speaking residents of Moldova. In addition to Transnistria, Lavrov also mentioned Gagauzia.
Kremlin never gets tired of using the narrative about the so-called “protection” of Russian speakers. It was this propaganda thesis that Russia used during the attack on Ukraine and threatened Kazakhstan with it.
