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Nestled between Moldova and Ukraine, Transnistria feels like a Soviet relic frozen in time, seemingly unaware that the Cold War has ended. It operates with its own government, military, and ...

Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway region between Moldova and Ukraine, operates autonomously with its own government, currency, and military. Despite its political ambiguity, it maintains its ...

Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria has been offered help to beat its energy crisis, but only if it improves its human rights record and does not power energy intensive ...

Transnistria used to produce electricity with Russian gas, for which it paid nothing, and sold it to Moldova. In this way, Transnistria obtained foreign currency without needing financial support ...

Transnistria, a breakaway Moldovan province loyal to Russia, ... It has its own currency, the Transnistrian ruble, and its own army. How likely is it for Russia to step in?

The Transnistrian Republic has its own currency, number plates and, of course, ... 2,000 Russian soldiers stationed Transnistria ensure that things are done according to Moscow's wishes.

Transnistria contains most of Moldova's industrial infrastructure, but its economic potential is limited by its international isolation. It has its own currency, constitution, parliament, flag and ...

Transnistria declared independence in 1990, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Despite having its own government, currency, and military, ...

Transnistria, which has a population of around half a million, has its own currency, passports and flag. Under international law, it remains part of Moldova, which is a candidate for membership of ...