National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday he was “extremely concerned” by rumors that Russian President Vladimir Putin was planning a coup in Moldova. President Vladimir Putin intended to use foreign saboteurs to destroy the Moldovan government and prevent Moldova from joining the European Union, commented Moldovan President Maia Sandu. According to Sandu, Putin is said to be planning to use Moldova in a conflict with Ukraine. I have not seen independent confirmation, but it is a page in Putin’s strategy.” Vladimir Putin is capable of plotting a coup, according to John Kirby, but the US has not independently corroborated the reports. However, Russia denied the accusation and accused Ukraine, stating that “such allegations are completely baseless and unfounded.” Russia has accused Ukraine of heightening tensions between Russia and Moldova.

Source: dna February 15, 2023 13:55 UTC