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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Example Sentences

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

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

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.

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"This would not mean abandoning Transdniestria. It could occur in several steps," Sandu said in televised comments this week.

From Reuters

Transdniestria broke away from Moldova as the Soviet Union was collapsing, and its separatist forces fought a brief war with the newly independent country's army in 1992.

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