Russian lawmaker Alyona Arshinova warns that Moldovan President Maia Sandu's actions against Gagauzia's autonomy signal a future shift toward using force in Transnistria and potential integration with Romania.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin warned Moldova against any armed aggression in Transnistria, citing concerns over Chisinau's growing cooperation with Ukraine and NATO.
Russia warns Ukraine and Moldova that armed attacks on Transnistria will be treated as aggression against Russia itself, promising a decisive response to protect its citizens and interests.
Transnistrian authorities have accused Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, of sabotaging conflict resolution negotiations by refusing to meet at neutral OSCE venues. The unrecognized republic's Foreign Ministry called for an immediate return to talks, which have been frozen since 2019 on the 5+2 platform.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moldova is preventing the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria and is shifting responsibility. She emphasized that settling the Transnistrian conflict is a prerequisite for troop withdrawal, citing 1992 and 1997 documents.
A Russian State Duma member claims the EU is arming Moldova to provoke a conflict with Transnistria, citing a recent deal for armored vehicles. The MP alleges this move by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, supported by European allies, aims to seize Transnistrian assets and bolster Ukraine's military, despite Moldova's constitutional neutrality.
قال مسؤول مولدوفي إن الغرب وكييف سعيا لفتح جبهة ثانية ضد روسيا عبر بريدنيستروفيه بعد فبراير 2022، لكن المحاولات أحبطت. المنطقة، التي يسكنها نسبة كبيرة من الروس والأوكرانيين، انفصلت عن مولدوفا عام 1992.
Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon stated that the West and Ukraine attempted to open a new front against Russia in Transnistria in April. Dodon, leader of the Socialist Party, said the goal was to draw Russia into hostilities elsewhere, in addition to Ukraine, and that such attempts were made in the Transnistrian direction.
Transnistria reports Ukraine has installed fortifications, including "dragon's teeth" anti-tank obstacles and barbed wire, along its border with the unrecognized republic. No other active measures have been observed.
The head of Transnistria's security ministry claims Moldovan special services are intimidating and blackmailing election commission members to disrupt the upcoming December 2026 presidential election. Similar accusations were made in November 2025 regarding parliamentary elections.
Moldova condemned Putin's offer of simplified Russian citizenship for Transnistria, calling it a threat. Meanwhile, the UK will equip its fighter jets with new anti-drone missiles to counter Iranian drones, and Russia faced its largest Ukrainian drone attack with around 600 drones.
The Russian embassy in Chisinau is receiving a significant number of applications from Transnistria residents seeking Russian citizenship, following a decree on simplified admission. The process will begin after technical approvals, with citizenship acquisition being voluntary.
A Russian embassy official in Moldova stated that President Putin's decree simplifying Russian citizenship for Transnistria residents is "extremely timely" due to increasing pressure from Chisinau, which negatively impacts the region's socio-economic situation.
Russia's embassy in Chisinau stated that Moldova's confrontational approach towards Transnistria is the prerequisite for escalation, urging dialogue. It criticized Moldova's actions as hypocritical, citing mass distribution of Romanian citizenship, and called for resuming the 5+2 format talks.
Russia has simplified its citizenship rules for residents of the unrecognized Transnistria region, citing humanitarian reasons and increased pressure from Chisinau. The move aims to expand rights protection for Transnistrians, with Russia noting a law allowing its armed forces to protect citizens from illegal actions.
Transnistria's Foreign Ministry hailed new Russian citizenship rules as a timely support for hundreds of thousands of Russian compatriots, strengthening security and social protection. The decree allows permanent residents to apply for Russian citizenship more easily.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has simplified the process for residents of Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region to obtain Russian citizenship. Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticized the move, calling it a "mobilization tool" for Russia's war in Ukraine and a tactic to threaten Moldova's EU aspirations.
Russian President Putin has simplified Russian citizenship for residents of Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region. Moldovan President Sandu criticized the move, calling it a "mobilization tool" for Russia's war in Ukraine and a tactic to threaten Moldova's EU aspirations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has eased citizenship rules for residents of Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region. Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticized the move, calling it a tool for Russia to mobilize more troops for the war in Ukraine.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov stated that Moldova's leadership is increasing pressure on Transnistria, contradicting its stated commitment to a peaceful conflict settlement. He cited a new law on separatism and economic pressure as harmful actions.
Oleg Ozerov recalled that Russian troops were guarding ammunition depots in Cobasna
Valeriu Chiveri claimed that the operational group of Russian troops in Transnistria posed a threat to the security of both Moldova and Ukraine
The Russian Security Council secretary also believes that it would be incorrect to say that the blockade is being implemented solely by Chisinau, as both the Kiev regime and, indirectly, EU countries are participating
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu said The government of Moldovan President Maia Sandu practically shut down the Moldovan Power Plant which "generated electricity and supplied it to the right bank at reasonable prices"
