Transdniestria

British  

/ ˈtrænsdnɪˌɛstrɪə /

noun

1. 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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Transdniestria

Moldova also has a region in the east, Transdniestria, run by Russian-backed separatists since the collapse of Soviet rule, but turmoil between its leaders and Moldovan authorities is rare.

From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023

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

Transdniestria fought a brief war with newly independent Moldova in 1992, and 1,500 Russian troops remain there as peacekeepers as part of a ceasefire negotiated that year.

From Reuters ● Oct. 3, 2023

Pro-Russian Transdniestria is a sliver of land that broke away from Moldova in the dying days of Soviet rule.

From Reuters ● May 14, 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