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Where is Transnistria? The pro-Russia breakaway region that risks being drawn into Ukraine war

The region in Moldova has suffered series of attacks as fears grow that it could be dragged into the conflict

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Where is Transnistria and why is it being drawn into Ukraine war?

Moscow-backed region in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is in the news after a series of explosions

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022

Transnistria: Moldovan breakaway region says shots fired from Ukraine towards village

Moldova has raised its terror threat warning to highest level after several explosions in recent days

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Moldova urges calm, boosts security after Transnistria blasts

Ex-Soviet Moldova on Tuesday urged citizens to stay calm and stepped up security after a series of blasts in a Russian-backed separatist region raised fears of a spillover from the war in Ukraine.

France 24 · Apr 26, 2022

Fears grow over Moldova breakaway region being drawn into Ukraine war

Senior Russian diplomat says Moscow is ‘concerned’ over string of explosions in Transnistria

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022

Ukraine invasion: 'stage two' of Russia's war is ringing alarm bells in nearby Moldova – here's why

The second stage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. The scope of the war now appears to be establishing full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine. If successful, this would mean Russian occupation of approximately one-third of Ukraine, cutting the country off from its Black Sea ports, including Odesa.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2022

Zelenskiy warns Ukraine invasion only the beginning as Russia signals southern push

President’s warning comes after Russian military chief said forces want to seize southern Ukraine, in a move that could give access to Moldova

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022

Russia plans to seize entire south coast of Ukraine to get gateway into breakaway region

Vladimir Putin is said to be focused on taking total control of the Donbas region. Ukraine fears Russian troops in Transnistria - believed to number around 1,300 - could open another front in the war

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022

Vladimir Putin thought he could play hardball with Moldova's economy and keep it at Russia's mercy. It's backfiring

While Moldova has long demanded Russia withdraw troops from the separatist region of Transnistria, its residents are split on the likelihood of an attack from Russia's troops.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Moldova pursues neutrality, EU membership amid Ukraine war

Ukraine’s neighbour maintains a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022