Transnistria

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Transnistria's Request of Russia Makes Headlines

It seeks protection from Moldova and its alleged economic pressure

(Newser) - If you aren't familiar with Transnistria, that would be understandable. It's a slender strip of land that's hugged on either side by Ukraine and Moldova, the latter of which it broke away from in 1992. On Wednesday, the internationally unrecognized state became a headline location after it...

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