The article by EUvsDisinfo outlines a consistent strategy employed by the Kremlin to destabilize neighboring post-Soviet states such as Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. This strategy involves fueling separatism, disseminating disinformation, and intervening militarily under the guise of “peace enforcement.”
The Kremlin falsely claims to be “forced” into invasions, masking its true intent to prevent these nations from achieving democratic governance or Euro-Atlantic integration. Instances such as the 2008 invasion of Georgia highlight this pattern, where Russia supported separatist movements in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, creating dependent regions that contribute to instability.
In Moldova, the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria serves as a tool for political manipulation, particularly during election seasons. The article argues that tactics used in Georgia have been adapted for Ukraine, specifically during the 2014 and 2022 invasions, involving similar disinformation and false humanitarian narratives.
Overall, the Kremlin’s actions are portrayed as a concerted effort to reestablish control and maintain influence in the region through a combination of military force, propaganda, and strategic destabilization.
