Putin wants to undermine Moldova's statehood but has no military forces - isw
This was stated by analysts of the American Institute for War Study (ISW). The new report of February 22 stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled the decree of May 2012 on Russia's position on the territorial integrity of Moldova.
Thus, the Kremlin head recalled his orders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the year to comply with the principles of the UN Charter and the obligation of Russia to actively look for ways to solve the problem of Transnistria on the basis of respect for the territorial integrity of Moldova.
"The cancellation of the 2012 decree does not mean that Putin intends to attack Moldova - he does not have military potential - although this indicates the escalation of his continuous efforts to undermine the Moldavian statehood," the report said. Ukrainian intelligence believes that Russia lacks combat power also for the offensive in Ukraine.
Thus, the representative of the GUR MO Vadim Skibitsky reported the Associated Press that in early February the Russian forces intensified their offensive actions at least four to five directions in Lugansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya regions, but have not achieved significant success. Also, the head of GUR Kirill Budanov told Forbes reporters that the Russian offensive is almost imperceptible because of its inefficiency.
Analysts have stated that the Russian forces priority to the Bakhmut and Liman directions and have not yet made considerable efforts to promote in areas west of Donetsk. Moreover, the Russian Federation does not have significant military reserves that it has not yet sent to the war to Ukraine. Recall that Moldova confirmed the receipt of Ukrainian intelligence data on plans of the Russian Federation.
Currently, Chisinau is taking prompt measures to identify attempts by the aggressor country to destabilize the situation in the country. Maya Sandu administration stated that the President was constantly exchanging information with Zelensky. It was also reported that Ukraine uses inflatable Himars to deceive the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Rubber RSZV is misleading the aggressor. In the future, the Russian Army press service reports that they have been destroyed 2.