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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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

Transdniestria broke away from Moldova before the end of Soviet rule and after a brief war against the newly independent state's military in 1992 has remained a separate entity, though with no international recognition.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

"First of all Moldova will solve this Transdniestria issue peacefully," Recean said.

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2023

Transdniestria owes Gazprom $9 billion for gas supplies and places money collected from consumers in a "gas account" rather then paying.

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

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