Russia: Ukrainian soldiers and weapons accumulate near the Transnistrian border

In a ministry statement, it was claimed that kyiv has accelerated its preparations for the invasion of Transnistria.

In the statement, which defends that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will “provoke” Transnistria with the accusation of the “attack of the Russian army in the Transnistria region”, the Russian Defense Ministry currently records a significant build-up of Ukrainian military units . and military technical vehicles near the Ukraine-Transnistria border, and the deployment of artillery at firing positions. In addition, there is an unprecedented increase in UAV flights of the Ukrainian army over the Transnistria region.” statements were included.

“THE RUSSIAN ARMY WILL RESPOND TO PROVOCATION”

The implementation of such a “planned provocation” by Ukraine will pose a direct threat to the “Russian peacekeeping force legally stationed in Transnistria,” the statement said, “the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will respond appropriately to the upcoming provocation.” of the Ukrainians”. side.” the expression was used.

THE MOST TRANSDINARY PROBLEM OF MOLDOVA

After Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Transnistria, located on the east bank of the Dniester River, declared its independence unilaterally with the support of Russia.

The armed conflicts that began between Moldova and Transnistria after the declaration of independence ended with a ceasefire on July 22, 1992.

In 1993, settlement talks began between Moldova and Transnistria within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). In the negotiations that are carried out in the 5+2 format within the OSCE, representatives of Transnistria, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, the USA and the OSCE and the European Union (EU) take place.

Transnistria, which unilaterally declared its independence within Moldova and is not recognized by any United Nations (UN) member country, has its own political structure, parliament, army, police and postal system.

Russia, which has deployed its military units, which it calls “peacekeeping forces”, in Transnistria, is said to transfer millions of dollars each year to support the region.

Russia’s largest arsenal from World War II during the Soviet Union period is located in the Transnistrian village of Kobasna. (AA)