Wagner group soldier detained at Chisinau airport en route to Transnistria
Based on the information gathered during the security check, the 36-year-old man informed us that he was on a short visit to Moldova and had made direct contact with a friend living in the Transnistria region, whom he wanted to reach.
During the investigation, it became clear that the 36-year-old had checked in at the airport and tried to deceive the security authorities, who discovered his real intentions - emphasizes the portal "Ukrainian Truth".
After assessing the risk and the proper security protocol, the citizen of the Russian Federation was not allowed to cross the sovereign border with Moldova. He was detained by the police.
Disturbing situation in Transnistria
Transnistria is a separatist republic within the borders of Moldova. It is not recognized internationally by most countries, including Russia. However, Tiraspol and Moscow have close relations, and Russian troops are stationed in Transnistria.
Relations with Chisinau started to deteriorate significantly after 2020 when the pro-Western Maia Sandu became the President of Moldova. At the beginning of 2024, Moldova imposed tariffs on goods traveling through the country to Transnistria.
Recently, the so-called Congress of Deputies of All Levels in Tiraspol appealed to Russia for "the implementation of protective measures for Transnistria in the face of increasing pressure from Moldova". According to the separatists, Chisinau is economically blocking them.
Considering the fact of the constant presence in the territory of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic of over 220,000 Russian citizens as well as the unique positive experiences of Russian peacekeeping operations over the Dniester, and also the status of guarantor and mediator in the negotiation process - it was written.
