Vladimir Putin aims to collapse NATO and the EU from within while seeking to subjugate Ukraine and Moldova
Vladimir Putin has set a strategic goal for 2026 to oversee the collapse of NATO and the EU from within. According to reports from the New York Times, the Kremlin's top priorities are subjugating Ukraine and taking control of Moldova, which is viewed as an ideal staging ground for Russian aggression against the West. To achieve these goals, Russia has invested unprecedented resources into Moldova, utilizing cyberattacks, disinformation, and even training Moldovan citizens in military camps across Serbia, Bosnia, and Russia. While Moldovan authorities have successfully defended against many of these tactics, the country remains a key piece in Putin's broader geopolitical strategy. Simultaneously, analysts warn that the administration's approach to NATO has created a window of opportunity for Vladimir Putin to break apart the alliance. President Trump has frequently criticized the alliance's burden-sharing, calling it a