US EditionBreakaway Moldovan Region Asks Russia For 'Protection'
- Officials in the separatist region of Transnistria asked Russia for protection against Moldova's government, with Russia considering the request a priority.
- The self-proclaimed pro-Russian authorities of Transnistria requested Moscow to protect the region and its economy from Moldova, citing social and economic pressure.
- Russia's increased military presence in Transnistria could lead to potential conflict with Moldova's government and armed forces, raising concerns about further Russian expansion.
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Explainer-What is Moldova’s breakaway Transdniestria region?
By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) – Moldova’s breakaway Transdniestria region asked Russia on Wednesday to help its economy withstand “pressure” from the Moldovan government, at a gathering of officials that the Chisinau administration dismissed as a propaganda event. Here is an overview of the region, adjacent to Ukraine and seen as a potential flashpoint with Russia. WHAT IS TRANSDNIESTRIA? The unrecognised, mainly Russian-speaking sta…
What is Transnistria, Moldova’s breakaway region that has asked Russia for help?
Transnistria, also known as Transdniester, is a narrow strip of land between the Dniester River and Moldova’s border with Ukraine. It has been controlled by pro-Russia separatists since 1992. Here’s why its politicians have sought Moscow's protection
The parliament of the pro-Russian separatist enclave officially called for the defense of Moscow in the face of “a policy of genocide” on the part of Moldavia. Methods that remind you of Donbass in 2022
Several German foreign policy experts warn of further escalation by the Kremlin. The scene is a small region on the Ukrainian border. Transnistria: What is the conflict about in the disobedient region of Moldova? Image: Peacekeeping forces of the Moldovan army at a checkpoint in Tiraspol, Transnistria region, Moldova, December 2023. Image: www.imago-images.de
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