The United States believes that individuals linked to Russian intelligence are planning to organize protests in Moldova in order to provoke an uprising against the Moldovan government and facilitate the emergence of a pro-Russian leadership in the country, CNN reports, citing US intelligence..

Washington said Russia is working to weaken the government of Moldova, seeking closer ties with the European Union, and actors associated with the Russian government may conduct exercises of anti-government demonstrators in Moldova.

In recent weeks, Chisinau has been rocked by anti-government protests, largely organized by the Russia-friendly Shor party..

The US also believes that Moscow is working to spread disinformation about the stability of the situation in Moldova. One example is the Russian Defense Ministry's announcement last month that Ukraine planned to invade Transnistria, the Moscow-backed breakaway region of Moldova..

U.S. officials said the allegations are "

Currently, the Biden administration does not see an immediate military threat to Moldova, but they said they are closely monitoring Russia's activities in Moldova, fearing the Kremlin's efforts to destabilize Europe.

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Last month, Moldovan President Maia Sandu publicly stated that she believed the Russian government was planning a series of actions involving military-trained saboteurs disguised as civilians to carry out acts of violence, attack government buildings and take hostages..

President Joe Biden met with Sandu last month in Warsaw, where they discussed Russia's activities and plans..

At the same time, Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of Moldova, believes that Russia does not have enough resources to invade Moldova, and Transnistria is interested in maintaining peace and security in the region.