Transdniestr, a breakaway region of Moldova, has reached out to Russia for economic protection amidst the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The region, which declared independence from Moldova in 1990, has a predominantly Russian-speaking population and has close ties to Russia.
Transdniestr's plea for economic support comes as tensions escalate in the region following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. The region is concerned about potential economic pressure and instability resulting from the crisis.
