Russia is trying to strengthen its contingent in Transnistria due to security concerns for its troops – Budanov
Kyiv • UNN
The Kremlin is considering scenarios to increase its presence in Transnistria due to psychological pressure. Ukraine is taking preventive measures and strengthening border defenses.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia continues to consider scenarios for intensifying activities in Transnistria and seeks to strengthen its presence in the region. He said this in an interview with the YouTube channel "Malenkaya Strana", as reported by UNN.
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According to Budanov's assessment, the Kremlin is currently using mostly psychological pressure and demonstrative steps, rather than direct military escalation.
There is intelligence data showing that Russia is not abandoning its plan to intensify actions in Transnistria. I would call it a war of fears. The Russians are afraid for their contingent and are trying to take certain steps to strengthen it and be ready for a reaction if something happens.
At the same time, Ukraine is taking preventive measures and strengthening its defense in the Transnistrian direction.
Budanov notes that the Ukrainian side controls the situation and is ready to act in case of new threats.