Why Moldova is second on Putin’s list: what The New York Times learned the Kremlin’s plan to ‘collapse’ NATO and the EU from within

Why Moldova is second on Putin’s list: what The New York Times learned the Kremlin’s plan to ‘collapse’ NATO and the EU from within — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-moldova-is-second-on-putin-s-list-what-the-new-york-times-learned-the-kremlin-s-plan-to-collapse-nato-and-the-eu-froContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia plans to 'collapse' NATO and EU from within, Moldova as targethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-moldova-is-second-on-putin-s-list-what-the-new-york-times-learned-the-kremlin-s-plan-to-collapse-nato-and-the-eu-frohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-moldova-is-second-on-putin-s-list-what-the-new-york-times-learned-the-kremlin-s-plan-to-collapse-nato-and-the-eu-fro#u44493Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:06 +0000Russia is planning to test NATO's unity with a limited incursion, potentially into Moldova. US intelligence suggests Putin may launch an attack to gauge the alliance's response. Moldova is seen as a vulnerable point for Russia to exert influence and destabilize the region.Why it mattersThe plan is part of a broader strategy to weaken NATO and the EU from within. Russia's actions in Ukraine have raised concerns about its intentions in neighboring countries. Moldova's fragile government and proximity to Ukraine make it a prime target. The Kremlin's goals are to create di