The Times writes that Russia has decided to attack Moldova

The Times writes about this, citing sources in Ukrainian intelligence.

We believe that the Kremlin has already decided to attack Moldova. The fate of Moldova is very important. If the Russians begin to take control, we will become an easy target militarily, and the threat to Ukraine will become existential. If Russia recognizes the independence of Transnistria, then this will be a direct threat and violation of the territorial integrity of Moldova. This will be a repetition of the "Donbas scenario". Then they will supply a large number of weapons, and then they will want to attach it to Russia, says scout.

There are allegedly "a number of indicators" pointing to an attack on Moldova, which has only 3,250 soldiers in its army.

A successful takeover will result in Russian troops moving into the Black Sea port of Odessa in Ukraine from the west.