Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and locally as Pridnestrovie, [d] is a landlocked breakaway state internationally recognized as part of Moldova. It controls most of the narrow strip of land between the Dniester river and the Moldova–Ukraine border, as well as some land on the other side of the river's bank.

This is the history of Transnistria, officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), an unrecognised breakaway state that is internationally recognised as part of Moldova.

Regardless of who is culpable, Transnistria has been caught up in Russia’s geopolitical game with Ukraine and the West. Today, Transnistria exists as a Russian pawn and a vessel for Russian nationalism and neo-imperialism.

Oct 21, 2024 · The autonomous region of Transnistria, located within Moldova, demonstrates a particular sensitivity to Russian influence and has a strong possibility of being Russia’s next target in a post-Russo-Ukrainian War world. Historical Context. Transnistria’s status as a breakaway republic within Moldova is not new.

Oct 25, 2024 · Provides an overview of Transnistria, including key facts about this breakaway region of Moldova.

The Transnistria conflict (Romanian: Conflictul din Transnistria; Russian: Приднестровский конфликт, romanized: Pridnestrovsky konflikt; Ukrainian: Придністровський конфлікт, romanized: Prydnistrovskyi konflikt) is an ongoing frozen conflict between Moldova and the unrecognized state of Transnistria.

Feb 28, 2024 · Transnistria, which illegally split from Moldova as the Soviet Union crumbled, has remained firmly within the Kremlin’s orbit while Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is bidding to join the European...

Jan 25, 2025 · Historically, Transdniestria was ruled at various times by the Ottoman Empire, Russia, Ukraine, and the Soviet Union. The main city is Tiraspol. Much of Moldovan industry is located in Transdniestria, and in 2005 the Transdniestrian authorities severed power to Moldova.

Nov 30, 2022 · The separatist region of Transnistria or Trans-Dniester is a narrow strip of land between the Dniester river and the Ukrainian border. It proclaimed its independence from Moldova in 1990, and is...

Nov 14, 2024 · Transnistria, or Trans-Dniester, represents a separatist region that is located on a narrow strip of land between the Dniester River and the Ukrainian border. Transnistria broke away from Moldova in 1990 and is not recognized by the international community as …