Transnistria
Coverage of Transnistria in the Nexus archive.
- TANVI RATNA: How Trump's multi-front pressure is shrinking Putin's operating space
Trump's multi-front pressure on Russia includes sanctions on LNG tankers, Ukrainian drone strikes reducing refining capacity, Europe's legal phase-out of Russian gas, and tariffs on India for Russian oil purchases. These measures aim to shrink Russia's geopolitical and economic influence.
- Oleksiy Leonov on Ukraine’s South: From the Front Line to Cross-Border Cooperation
Lawmaker Oleksiy Leonov states that Russian plans to accelerate passportization in Transnistria and expand overseas military deployments are part of a hybrid strategy. He advises Ukraine to prepare for sabotage and enhance regional coordination with Moldova and Romania despite a new front near Odesa being unlikely.
- EU countries approve starting membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
EU member countries approved starting membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, focusing on core values and principles. Both nations seek EU accession to distance from Russian influence, with Hungary recently lifting its opposition to Ukraine's bid.
- In public letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a public letter, proposing talks in a neutral country like Switzerland, Turkey, or an Arab state. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the meeting, emphasizing the need for compromises from both sides.
- Transnistria in Focus as Russia’s War on Ukraine Drags On
Putin's decree simplifying Russian citizenship for Transnistrians has raised concerns about Moscow's potential use of the Moldovan enclave as a bargaining chip, leverage in peace talks, and a tool to strengthen governance ahead of September's Duma elections.