The Latest Breaking News from Transdniestria

Moldova says reports Russian army trying to recruit its citizens are dangerous

(This April 14 story makes clear in headline and first paragraph that Moldova did not directly accuse the Russian army, and corrects day on which minister made comments; in fourth and fifth paragraph adds context of minister's remarks and corrects exact wording of quote)

Reuters · Apr 14, 2022

Moldova watching pro-Russia breakaway region for any escalation, says minister

Moldova is monitoring its breakaway pro-Russian region of Transdniestria for any sign of escalating tensions following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

Russia wants to block Kyiv, create land corridor to Crimea and Transdniestria, Kyiv says

Ukraine's military said on Thursday that Russian forces aimed to block the Ukrainian capital Kyiv while creating a land corridor on the southern coast towards the annexed Crimea peninsula and the Transdniestria region of Moldova.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022