Transdniestria

British

/ ˈtrænsdnɪˌɛstrɪə /

noun

a region of E Moldova: unilaterally declared itself independent in 1990 and was the scene of fighting between government troops and separatists in 1992; to a large extent it functions as a separate republic, but without international recognition

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The Russian gas is used by a power station in Transdniestria that produces 80% of Moldova's electricity at low rates, so Moldova is keen to keep the arrangement in place.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

Officials in Transdniestria said they believed the case to be a simple robbery.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

Russia, which has about 1,500 troops stationed in the breakaway region of Transdniestria, has denied the accusations.

From Reuters • Jun. 19, 2023

During his career, he fought in the Second Chechen War, commanded a tank brigade, oversaw a Russian military base in Tajikistan and led Russian forces in Moldova's breakaway pro-Russian region of Transdniestria.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

The Transdniestria settlement process, known as the 5+2 format, has ground to a halt during the war in Ukraine.

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

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