Transnistria declared independence in 1992 but is not recognized internationally. The request by the territory’s legislature could fuel regional tensions as the war in Ukraine rages.
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8 European Leaders Urge Big Tech to Stop Disinformation Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
An open letter from eight prime ministers calls on leaders of companies including Meta to take action “against disinformation that undermines our peace and stability.”
A Mini-Russia Gets Squeezed by War
The self-declared republic of Transnistria, on the Ukraine border, has been steered by Moscow for decades. During a rare visit, a reporter and photographer get an inside look into how it operates, and hear from Transnistrians their fears of war.
European Union Takes a Leap With a Russian Oil Embargo
The ban, once seen as unlikely, is a significant tightening of the squeeze on Russia’s economy, and a financial blow to Europe, too.
Your Friday Briefing: China’s Stimulus Plan
Plus a U.S. push for Ukraine funds and extreme heat in India and Pakistan.
Explosions in Separatist Region of Moldova Raise Fears of Wider War
The blasts in Transnistria, a region bordering Ukraine that is run by Russia-backed separatists, have fueled talk of Moldova being dragged into the war.
Emboldened by Ukraine’s Grit, U.S. Wants to See Russia Weakened
Hours after the American secretaries of defense and state met with Ukraine’s president in Kyiv, Russia hit at least five Ukrainian railway stations in rocket attacks.
Explosions Hit Transnistria, a Region of Moldova in Ukraine
No injuries were reported in the area that has a large ethnic Russian population.
As Western Arms Pour Into Ukraine, Zelensky Promises Victory
“The day when they will be forced to leave Ukraine is approaching,” the Ukrainian president said of the Russians, in a sharp change of tone.
Rattled by Ukraine War, Moldova Strives to Dodge Russia’s Long Shadow
Moldova’s destiny has been intertwined uncomfortably with Russia’s for years, and the Ukraine invasion has accelerated its efforts to break free from Moscow.