Russia Vows To “Protect“ Transnistria As Moldova Rejects Separatists’ “Propaganda“, Pushes EU Ties

Pro-Russian separatists in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria have appealed to Moscow for “protection“. Moldova rejected the “propaganda statements“ and said Transnistria “benefits from peace, security and economic integration“ with the EU. Transnistria convened a special congress – only the seventh in its history– amid a deepening dispute with Moldova over customs duties. Earlier, Moldova President Maia Sandu said that Moldolva could press ahead with its bid to join the EU without Transnistria. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that “protecting the interests of the residents of Transnistria, our compatriots, is one of our priorities”. The special congress convened amid fears Transnistria could open a new flashpoint in Moscow’s conflict with neighbouring Ukraine. Watch this video to know more. #Transnistria #Moldova #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Zelensky #WorldNews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are