Lawmakers gathering for a Transnistrian congress will discuss seeking assistance from Russia, according to a draft resolution sent to legislators ahead of the event.
In the address to the Federation Council and the State Duma, the upper and lower houses of Russia’s parliament, respectively, the delegates will ask for "measures to protect Transnistria amid growing pressure from Moldova," given that more 220,000 Russian nationals reside in the unrecognized breakaway republic, that Russian peacekeeping in the Dniester region has been successful and that Russia has acted as a mediator for talks between Chisinau and Tiraspol.
The document also calls on the UN chief, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the European Parliament, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other organizations to prevent any further escalation between the two capitals and contribute to reviving a full-fledged dialogue between the Dniester banks.
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Transnistria pidió ayuda a Rusia en relación con el bloqueo económico de Moldavia, la declaración fue aprobada por el Congreso de los Diputados.
ReplyDeletePredominantly Russian-speaking Transnistria, 60 percent of whose ethnic population are Russians and Ukrainians, declared its independence from Moldova during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
ReplyDeleteTransnistrian lawmakers have asked Russia for assistance over mounting economic pressure from Moldova.
The legislators put forward a request to both the Federation Council and State Duma of Russia, urging them to implement measures to safeguard Transnistria, especially in light of Moldova’s growing pressure. This request is backed up by the fact that over 220,000 Russian citizens reside in Transnistria.
Transnistria hopes for Russia's diplomatic support in settling relations with Moldova, said Vitaly Ignatiev, the foreign minister of the unrecognized nation.
ReplyDeleteHe was commenting on the decision to ask Moscow for assistance that was made by a convention of lawmakers from all levels of government.
"Firstly, it’s about seeking diplomatic support for Transnistria. We are saying that Russia is a responsible guarantor in the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict," he said in an interview with Rossiya 24 television.
He said Russian peacekeepers maintain security on the banks of the Dniester and that Moscow participates in the "five plus two" negotiating format, which includes Moldova, Transniestria, OSCE, Russia, Ukraine, along with EU and US observers.