So why is NATO sticking it’s nose into none of it’s business? I thought it was a defensive organization.
Same issue as Ukraine. If Russia attacks it, next door to a NATO ally, thats a problem.
Not that Russia has many direct options in Moldova. Its going to be extremely difficult for Russia to land troops in Moldova by Air or Sea, because of the proximity of Ukrainian territory and SAM/antiship systems.
The only potential option would be some sort of coup de main by groups of local Russian sympathisers.
Like NATO’s bombing offensive against Serbia in the 1990’s.