The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

Russian hybrid warfare's origins in Moldova

Tomorrow, Moldova holds a EU membership referendum. Russian hybrid warfare, now used in Ukraine, was first used there: over the fight for Transnistria. Now it's working overtime to oppose the EU.

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Oct 19, 2024
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