As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared last week in Munich that Russia had taken several thousand soldiers, a considerable part, from the military contingent in the Transnistrian region to use in the war in his country, and...

As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says

Russia has greatly reduced its troop presence in Transnistria, leaving only 1,000-1,500 troops in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.Russian-controlled Transnistria has hosted Russian forces for decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russian troops have guarded the region, stalling any attempts for reintegration with Moldova."There were 5,500 or 6,000 (Russian troops), now ther…

Zelensky: Russia has reduced its contingent in Transnistria to 2,500 troopsRussia has reduced its military presence in Transnistria to 2,500 people, of whom 1,000-1,500 are Russians. Most of the military are guarding weapons depots, the rest have been withdrawn through Chisinau.