Unrest in Transnistria, Moldova accuseRussia

2022-04-26 20:10:09Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Unrest in Transnistria, Moldova accuseRussia
The Transnistria region, which is legally known as part of Moldova but controlled by Russia, is red

Moldova President Maia Sandu warned on Tuesday that a string of attacks in the separatist region of Transnistria, which is backed by Russia, are an attempt to escalate tensions. She blamed what she called pro-war factions within this territory.

Speaking at a press conference, following an emergency meeting of moldova's Security Council, President Sandu said she did not plan to hold talks with the Kremlin over the 24-hour incidents, which included an attack on Transdniestria's Interior Ministry and the destruction of two antennas, which enabled Russian radio transmission.

Mainly after Russia's attack on Ukraine, Moldovan authorities have shown susceptible to any sign signalling a rise in tensions in Transdniestria, a Moscow-backed territory that has declared secession from Moldova but has not been recognized. Transnistria is located on Ukraine's southwestern border.

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia has deployed permanently based troops to the region. Kiev fears the region could be used as a starting point for new attacks in Ukraine.

Russian news agency TASS reported that the Transnistrian Security Council announced a terrorist attack on a military unit near the city of Tiraspol. But he did not give further details.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the news was a cause for serious concern and that Moscow was closely following the developments.


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