Tiraspol - Moldova - Mafia in Uniform

well when crimea was invaded i remember saying this would happen and many were justifying russia for what they did and refusing to see the slow reconquest going on, i said every few years this would occur until russia reclaims all former soviet and russian imperial territory, and here we go with the same trick as in ukraine. no doubt this is russia to me. next is armenia just wait...

A head of Sherrif has been found hanged, possibly liquidated by one of the "death squads" of the KGB in Tiraspol.


Posibilă reglare de conturi la Tiraspol. Un șef de la Sheriff a fost găsit spânzurat ("Tiraspol possible settling of accounts. A head of the Sheriff was found hanged")


Google translated from Romanian:

31 iul 2016


According to political analyst and journalist Sergei Ilcenko one who knew the situation in Transnistria, murder Manager denotes the fact that the confrontation between the group Sheriff, which would control most of the economy and the Supreme Soviet, the Tiraspol administration took the phase an open war.

Sergei portal Ava.md Ilcenko has said that the murder is most likely an act of intimidation of the leadership of Sheriff organized by one of the "death squads" KGB in Tiraspol.

Transnistrian soldiers and Russian troops were doing a counter-terrorism excercise together on Tuesday.


Manevre militare pe Nistru. Ce urmăresc soldații ruși și cei de la Tiraspol - ("Military maneuvers on the River. Russian soldiers and those pursuing Tiraspol")


Google translated from Romanian:

3 august 2016


Soldiers of Task Force Troops Russian (OGRF), along with soldiers from the so-called "defense ministry" in Tiraspol, were trained in military exercises Tuesday counterterrorism inform Novostipmr .

The terrorists were taken by storm with armored parachutes were fired on with machine guns and finally were crushed, writes agency the breakaway region of Moldova.

Moldova condemns Russian drills in Transnistria.


Moldova Condemns Russian Drills In Transdniester As 'Illegal'

August 06, 2016


Moldova's Defense Ministry has criticized recent Russian military exercises held in a separatist region, saying they were "illegal" and undermined the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova.

Russian Army officers and separatist troops in the breakaway republic of Transdniester held antiterror training drills from July 27 to August 3. Separatist authorities said they wanted to learn from Russian troops.

Border Control

Moldovan-Ukrainian checkpoint on Transdniestrian border opened on May 31st and makes Tiraspol angry.


Moldovan-Ukrainian checkpoint on Transdniestrian border opened in disregard of Tiraspol's opinion, this is provocative step

01.06.2017


The first Moldovan-Ukrainian checkpoint opened in the Transdniestrian sector of the border with Ukraine is a provocation meant to escalate tensions, the Foreign Ministry of the unrecognized Transdniestrian Moldovan Republic said on Wednesday.

"Moldovan-Ukrainian customs and border control on the border with Transdniestria, which has been pushed for with the direct support of the European Union, is an element of the comprehensive strategy of blocking, which inflicts substantial damage and gradually limits the potential of the Transdniestrian Moldovan Republic in every significant area," the ministry said.

"The unwillingness to listen to Transdniestria's arguments and the refusal to discuss this problem in the 5+2 format "are irrefutable proof of the exclusively political nature of the steps taken by Moldova and Ukraine under the cover of some international actors," the ministry said.

Moldova and Ukraine opened the first joint checkpoint in the Transdniestrian sector of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border on May 31.

The joint control will be exercised in two stages. During the initial stage, which will last for about six months, Moldovan and Ukrainian customs officers will jointly control exclusively exports of goods from Transdniestria. The Moldovan border police will monitor vehicles and passengers, register foreign citizens who cross the border in both directions, and notify interested persons of national migration laws.

The second stage will embrace control of exported and imported goods and also vehicles and passengers.

Chisinau want Russian forces out of Transnistria. Tiraspol does not.


Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria must be replaced with civilian mission - official

June 07


As one of the first steps, the military peacekeeping contingent should be replaced with a civil one, and (Soviet-era) ammunition stored in depots on the left bank must be safely disposed of," Gheorghe Balan, Moldova’s deputy prime minister for reintegration, said at a conference at Moldova's IDIS Viitorul think tank.

However, the authorities of the self-proclaimed republic fiercely oppose the initiative to withdraw Russian peacekeepers, who they see as the only guarantor of stability in the region.

Moldovan president wants a return of Transnistria under Chisinau's control.


Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Transnistria accuses Moldovan president of beefing up region’s blockade

June 06


Transnistria’s NGOs appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting that the blockade imposed on the unrecognized republic by Moldova and Ukraine not be tightened further.

"All actions against Transnistria must be coordinated with Tiraspol, an agreement on this was reached through the 5+2 negotiations process. However, Moldova and Ukraine agreed on joint checkpoints on the Transnistrian section of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border among themselves, with the approval of the OSCE. Transnistria was not invited to discuss the issue," Krasnoselsky told Nezavisimaya Gazeta.

"Dodon prioritizes integration into the Eurasian Economic Union and the reintegration of the country, that is, to return Transnistria under Chisinau's control," the expert told the newspaper.

Concerns of Russian Pressure

Moldova to buy electricity from Transnistria again, and Russia called on Moldova and Ukraine to stop the previously mentioned border control.


Moldova Energy Deal Raises Concerns of Russian Pressure

09 Jun 17


A new deal signed quietly by the government in Chisinau with the Russian operator of a power plant in Moldovan breakaway region Transnistria has worried EU observers and the Moldovan opposition.

The initial deal was signed at the end of March by Moldova’s pro-European government to buy electricity from Ukrainian DTEK Trading, owned by Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Ahmetov.

The deal replaced its usual provider, the Russian Inter Rao-operated plant located in Transnistria.

However, two months later, the Moldovan government mysteriously changed its mind and decided to buy 70 per cent of Moldova’s electricity from Inter Rao.

Krasnosselsky came back from a Moscow visit on Wednesday and admitted during a press briefing that he asked Rogozin himself to intervene and pressure Moldova into buying from Cuciurgan again.

The Russian state Duma on Thursday called on Ukraine and Moldova to stop the joint border control on Transnistrian territory.

Mass Grave

Bones of at least 60-70 people has been found near the Tiraspol Fortress gunpowder depot. Most of them were women.


IPN: Bones of at least 70 people found in Tiraspol

15 June 2017


The skeletons of at least 60-70 persons were discovered during works performed near the gunpowder depot of the Tiraspol Fortress. Medical examiners established that the persons were aged between 25 and 40 when they died and most of these were women, IPN reports.

Osemintele a cel puţin 60-70 de oameni, depistate la Tiraspol (15 iunie 2017)

Google translated from Romanian:

Research team members said the most scary discovery was over 200 bullets at the site of digging.

Independence From Moldova

Will Russia ever give up Transdniestr? Will Moldova ever recognize Transnistria? Tiraspol leader says Moldova's pro-Russian President understands that Pridnestrovie "must be recognized". Today Transnistria is recognized only by three non-United Nations (UN) states: Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia.


Vadim Krasnoselski: "The President of Moldova understands that Transnistria must be recognized"

1 July 2017


The Tiraspol leader Vadim Krasnoselski says the President Igor Dodon understands that Transnistria must be recognized, but can not decide to declare it.

"Even if Dodon is positioned as a pro-Russian president, nobody in Moscow will give up Transniestria. I think the Moldovan president understands that Transnistria must be recognized, but he does not, he can not make up his mind. As a politician, I understand him," Krasnoselski said.

Ukraine

Ukraine is surprised by accusations made by Russia regarding blockade of Transdniester. They also urge Russia to stop destructive actions and to withdraw its troops from Transnistria.


Ukraine surprised by charges from Russia regarding 'blockade' of Transnistria

11.07.2017


The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is surprised by unfounded accusations made by the State Duma of Russia against Ukraine and Moldova regarding the alleged blockade of the Transnistrian region of Moldova, according to a statement posted on the ministry's website.

According to the ministry, in fact, the Transnistrian region of Moldova enjoys all advantages of the regime of the CIS free trade zone and the free trade area between Moldova and the European Union. In particular, exports of products produced in Transnistria to Ukraine increased from $51 million in 2015 to $61 million in 2016 and continues to grow this year.

Finally, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urged Russia to stop destructive actions and finally render effective assistance to the negotiation process in the 5+2 format in the interests of the population of both banks of the Dniester River, including by observing the commitments assumed by Moscow at the Istanbul Summit of the OSCE in 1999 and withdrawing its troops from the Transnistrian region of Moldova.

Suspicious Deaths in the Army

Transnistria is apparently forcing more and more youngsters Into their Army, and some have died in suspicious circumstances. Tiraspol allegedly prevents human rights groups from investigating incidents.


Transnistria Forcing Young Into Army, Moldovan Report Says

14 Jul 17


A Moldovan rights organization, Promo-Lex, says the separatist administration in Transnistrian is forcing more and more youngsters to join its armed forces - where some have died in suspicious circumstances.

Experts from Promo-Lex, which is based in Chisinau, say that although the administration in Tiraspol prevents human rights groups from investigating incidents, numerous desertions and suspicious deaths have occurred.

As Moldovan law criminalizes paramilitary organizations, Transnistrian armed forces are in theory an illegally armed formation.

However, military service is mandatory in the region and evading the call-up is punishable by a 1,700 euro fine, a huge sum in a region where wages average 200 euros per month. Moreover, deserters risk up to 20 years in jail.

The Transnistrian military train with the Russian peacekeepers of the 14th Army. The most recent joint military exercise took place early in June, despite protests from Chisinau.

Rogozin

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has been declared persona non grata in Moldova. He is now worried over possible escalation in Transdniestr.


Russian deputy PM worried over possible escalation in Transnistria

August 06


Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Sunday he is worried over the Moldovan government’s policy towards Transnistria that might aggravate the situation in that unrecognized republic.

"We have a military contingent there, which guards munitions depots of the former 14th Soviet army. Second, we have about 450 peacekeepers there. Now, the Moldovan authorities and security agencies are seeking to deprive us of the possibility to rotate our peacekeepers, whose term of service is expiring and who are to return home. Moldovan authorities stop Russian officials."

"It is a subject matter for a very tough talk and it looks like we will have this talks neither with Bucharest nor with Chisinau. We will speak with those who are pulling these strings," he noted.

Earlier this week, Moldova’s government declared Rogozin persona non grata and banned him to enter Moldova and cross it in transit.

Bulboaca Base

US renovate base a short distance from Tiraspol "to train Moldovan saboteurs"...


Moldova Becomes a 'Foothold for US Expansion Into Eurasia'

08.08.2017


On August 7 RT reported that US Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Southwest Asia (NAVFAC EURAFSWA) plans to construct eight training facilities for military operations in urban terrain at the Bulboaca training base in Moldova, citing a pre-solicitation notice issued on June 25.

Khrolenko also noted that the US has already invested $1.6 million in the renovation of the Bulboaca base which is located only a short distance from Tiraspol, and that there are reasons to believe that this installation may be employed "to train Moldovan saboteurs and special forces in the case of a new conflict with Transnistria."

Transnistria -> Russia

If Transnistria gets their independence recognized, they'll apparently "reunite" with Russia. They are unlikely to be recognized by any country in the west. So if it happens at all, it may be a new situation with similarities to Crimea or Abkhazia/South Ossetia. Moldova still want Russian troops and weapons to be withdrawn from Transnistria.


President: After recognition Transnistria will be reunited with Russia

October 27th, 2017


"We appreciate the support of the Russian Federation. Russia means many things for us. It is the guarantor of the negotiation process, peacemaker, strategic partner, and the state, with respect to which the Transnistrian people expressed themselves unequivocally in favor of reunification with the Great Motherland - the Russian Federation - after the recognition of the independence of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic", concluded Vadim Krasnoselsky.

"Peacekeepers"

A monument dedicated to Peacekeepers installed in Tiraspol.


Social networks ridiculed the monument to the Russian “peacekeepers”

December 6, 2017


The idea of its installation belongs to the commander of the Russian military in Transnistria, Colonel Dmitri Zelenkova, who opened the monument.

The monument is a figure of a soldier with arms in his hands, his helmet has large letters “MC” (peacekeeping forces). On the pedestal is the emblem of the Russian Federation and the inscription — “dedicated to Peacekeepers”.

Internet users are vigorously discussing the monument. They drew attention to the strange figure, “peacekeeper”, unnatural face, and was thinking of another famous ugly monument, a monument to the Russian military with the cat in the occupied Crimea

“This statue greatly puzzled archaeologists of the future.”

US Congress

Apparently, the US Congress is ready to demand withdrawal of Russian troops from Tiraspol, and to support Moldova's accession to the EU.


Moldovan parliament asks US Congress for support in Transnistrian issue

April 18th, 2018


Speaker of Moldovan Parliament Andrian Candu says the US Congress is ready to pass a resolution to support Moldova’s accession to the European Union and to demand withdrawal of the Russian troops from Transnistria.

UN Backs Call For Withdrawal Of Russian Troops

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution demanding the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria. 65 votes in favour against 15.


UN Backs Call For Withdrawal Of Russian Troops From Transdniester

The United Nations General Assembly has backed a call from Britain, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and seven other countries for Russia to withdraw its troops from a breakaway region of Moldova.

Russia, Iran, Armenia, Belarus, Syria, and North Korea were among the 15 countries that opposed the measure urging Russia to complete "unconditionally and without further delay the withdrawal" of its troops from Moldova.

Among the resolution's other sponsors were Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Estonia, and the Czech Republic.

Russian Deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyansky argued that the UN vote undermined efforts by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to settle the conflict in Moldova.

He requested that the vote be delayed to allow more time to discuss the resolution, but his request was turned down.

"Strange" movements of Russian weapons and equipment.


Moldova: 'strange' movement of Russian weapons and equipment observed in Transnistria

July 6, 2018


In Transnistria, dozens of cargo trucks with no license plates have been moving weapons and ammunition to unknown locations from a warehouse in the town of Cobasna, stated the head of the Moldavian parliament, Andrian Candu.

According to the speaker, all attempts made by the Moldavian officers from the United mission to find out what is happening were unsuccessful.

Recently, along the Transnistrian border with Ukraine, there have been sightings of movement of Russian military equipment.

"A convoy of Russian armored vehicles, having left the base of the Russian Arme Forces, is moving on the Tiraspol - Ribnița Highway, a few kilometers away from the Ukrainian border. This is the security zone. They are not allowed to be there,"

Cryptocurrency

Transnistria is apparently about to create a cryptocurrency of its own. Some say it can be used for arms deals.


Transnistria Makes Own Cryptocurrency, Possible Front for Arms Deals

15 October


After Transnistria's announcement that it would create a cryptocurrency of its own, a source spoke to us and said that it could be used for the breakaway region's arms deals.

During the little-known Sixth Pridnestrovian International Investment Economic Forum in the Republic Palace of Tiraspol in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria, the idea of a sovereign cryptocurrency was circulated that could provide the territory with some advantages.

Among those, according to the CEO of the Transnistrian “state-owned” company Tehnopark, Veaceslav Cernikevici, is the ability to quickly create supplementary income in the state’s budget using plans to “raise the consumption of energy through special equipments [sic] up to 20-25 megawatts per hour by the beginning of 2019.”

If there are arms deals pending in Transnistria, this would have a strong impact on the geopolitical stability in the regions surrounding it, including Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania.

Moldova will be destroyed by civil war if it attempts to join NATO-EU !

An interesting video!