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Russia's Security Council Secretary Claims 'Threat to Russians in Transnistria'
Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, stated that the safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria is currently under threat.
Claim of Threat to Russian Citizens in Transnistria
Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, stated on Tuesday that the safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria is currently under threat. His remarks indicate escalating tensions in the region.
Parallels Drawn to Ukraine Conflict
Laurențiu Pleșca, a Policy Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, told FRANCE 24 that Russia is employing a similar strategy in Transnistria to the one used in eastern Ukraine and Donbas. He noted that it is remarkable that Shoigu is not even attempting to conceal this intention.
*Source: France24 (2026-04-21)*
