Russia seems to be using its Ukraine playbook to destabilize another European state, experts warn

• Russia accused Ukraine of drone striking a Moldova base amid an election.
• Moldovan government officials are supportive of Russian involvement.
• The actions of the Kremlin and pro-Russian actors in Moldova mirror behavior prior to the invasion of Ukraine.

Some of Russia's recent behavior in parts of Moldova has some experts sounding alarm bells, warning some of it looks similar to destabilizing activities before the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone striking a military base in Russian-occupied Moldova as pro-Russian figures seems to be actively destabilize the Moldovan government from within.