Why Putin Is Eyeing Moldova as Next Possible Russian Target

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)

By    |   Thursday, 16 February 2023 06:14 AM EST ET

With a major Russian offensive in Ukraine now officially underway to mark the looming one-year anniversary of President Vladimir Putin's invasion, military experts believe the battlefield could soon expand to neighboring Moldova.

If Putin's goal really is to reunite the lands of "historical" Russia to create a modern-day superpower, Ukraine won't be the last stop for Russian troops.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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With a major Russian offensive in Ukraine now officially underway to mark the looming one-year anniversary of President Vladimir Putin's invasion, military experts believe the battlefield could soon expand to neighboring Moldova.
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