No country officially recognizes Transnistria, where Russia has kept a steadily dwindling military presence for decades, now standing at around 1,500 troops.
Before Wednesday, the congress’ most recent meeting was in 2006, when it passed a referendum calling to join Russia.
When Transnistrian politicians unexpectedly announced a new meeting, analysts suggested this could lead to fresh calls for unification with Russia.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has had a profound effect on Transnistria’s economy.
Minzarari said the dispute had created opportunities for Russian authorities to “fish in troubled waters.”Why is Russia interested in Moldova?
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