How Moldova is a flashpoint between Russia and Europe | Focus on Europa

Residents in Moldova fear renewed fighting at the border with breakaway region Transnistria. Russian soldiers are stationed in a separatist area. DW correspondent Fanny Facsar visited Moldovan enclaves surrounded by Transnistria, where people are concerned about Russia’s influence in Transnistria and a potential war between Moldova and Russia.
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[@michelemarr76]

My God! Leave these peaceful people alone!

[@alexisgaming2265]

for real

[@roberthoyt7921]

If anyone's to blame, it's Russia that's responsible. Transnistria is Moldovan territory. Russia has NO right to touch its neighbors and or other countries. If Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia/Sakartvelo want to join NATO and or the EU, that's only their choice not Russia's.

[@soreeyez]

@@roberthoyt7921 ⬅️ NAT(Orc) troll.

[@juderamnarine5617]

There are peaceful people on both sides. The lack of compromise is what leads to these conflicts.

[@dragoscepraga9103]

@@juderamnarine5617 Peaceful people on both sides...?!? I beg to differ...

[@3dfxvoodoocards6]

Moldova should reunite with Romania just like East and West-Germany did in 1990. In Moldova 82% are romanians and just 4% russians (Census 2014).

[@claud329]

Lame suggestion. Try another one

[@berrandO]

4% of russians have to reunite with russia and 82% of romanians have to reunite with Romania, it's simple as that. But infortunetly Eu want Always impose things what's come to russia

[@SilentSword-tc8dt]

@@mirror452 Romania does not have experience in annexation of other countries, like Russia does :)

[@meagain4168]

They can't as long USA went against union. Check the ambasador opinion about this.

[@mirror452]

@@SilentSword-tc8dt Maybe you should learn a bit more about history then.

[@loedward1308]

Topic aside: From their last names, you can tell many of them are Russian-speaking but not really ethnic Russian (or they are more Romanian racially).

[@fvs666]

after the collapse of soviet union a lot of russians stayed here in Moldova and have got Moldavian passport, in 30 years they still don't want to learn Romanian language and only bark about ruzzia and putin

[@do4547]

Респект молдавскому народу❤

[@RoseNZieg]

the supporters are deluded. have they not seen russia's economy? it's not tanking as bad as theirs but it is still tanking.

[@felipearbustopotd]

How are the separatists getting help? It's not like Transnistria is bordering Russia.

[@TrueDreeamss]

Cos the whole population supports russia

[@Sgarigan]

Classic neocolonialism: 1) Transnistria (left bank) is supplied with gas by Russian Gazprom via a gas pipeline, but the population does not pay, and the costs fall on the right bank; 2) Transnistria is provided with electricity, which is produced from gas, expenses fall on the right bank…. More than 10 billion dollars of Transnistria's debt is the price that Russia pays to the Transnistrian people for hatred of Moldova and separatism. For a military-political presence on the Dniester, for influencing Moldova and keeping it in the sphere of one’s interests, it is very convenient to manage it without giving it anything.

[@felipe-vibor]

@@Sgarigan the UN charter provides for self determination. If the population in transnistria want to be with Russia, so be it

[@krollpeter]

@@felipe-vibor and if Ukraine does not want to be with Russia, so be it

[@felipe-vibor]

@@krollpeter if Donbass and Crimea wants to in Russia so be it. The west can have the rest of Ukraine west of Dnieper river

[@dannyarcher6370]

I don't see it. There's no coastal access to Transnistria. Vladimir would be insane to try and take it via Odessa.

[@tharris1715]

He can go Moldova and take Odessa from the side. THINK AND STUDY MAPS....

[@charlesmartin5012]

Moldova must stand up and take control of its territories.

[@bitterblue8115]

We need the RE-UNION with Romania as soon as possible!!

[@marcfaur]

It will happen eventually.

[@meagain4168]

You need but don't want it! Big difference.

[@bitterblue8115]

@@meagain4168 everyone with a brain wants the union

[@Crashed131963]

So a rejoining would give Moldavia automatic NATO membership?

[@felipe-vibor]

For that to happen Moldova will have to give up claims to transnistria

[@YoungGiftedNBlack]

You can always choose your friends but can never choose your neighbours as a country.. hence as citizens you must elect leaders who are wise and matured enough to promote peace existence with all neighbours no matter how you despise them on a personal level.

[@Welgeldiguniekalias]

Is that a quote from Neville Chamberlain? There is no point in electing leaders who bow down to aggression, because their government will not be in control for very long.

[@fabiss23]

All of the people here in this video spoke in Romanian language, except those that said they want Putin, those spoke in Russian. Russia is 500+ km away from Moldova, and Romania is their neighbor, they have a border with them. So tell me again, who is the invader here? who is threatening who here? its like France would tell you that they own land in Slovakia, would that be right? or Thailand is owning land in India. Is that fair to you?! Russia is an invader! Their strategy is to put people in other countries then after years to claim territory from those countries just because there are some Russians living there, the same Russians that were put in place there by Russia. They did it in Ukraine, they did it in Georgia, they did it everywhere in the neighboring countries or where they have an interest. It will happen, they gonna attack somehow Moldova, and sooner or later Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia etc.

[@josephwebster2909]

Yeah dude history often repeats itself, we knew Putin wouldn't stop, if Ukraine was easy he would have kept going but Ukraine put up a phenomenal fight

[@ernestoscalade]

Bla bla bla bla bla. OTAN suporter bulshits.

[@houssemsamuel2143]

france uk spain usa all own lands in other continents lol ( french guiana, sebta,gebralta) , is it a bad thing to do yes , is russia the only one doing it absolutely not they're a bit late compared to other countries lol

[@anthonymanderson7671]

History often repeats itself. Russia wants these territories that were part of the USSR by war just like the USSR did go after the nations that were part of the russian empire except few nations that fought back such as finland and poland.

[@aeye9772]

So far, Moldova has been the one threatening Transdnestria.

[@hnsvn8901]

if they love putin so much let them go live in russia!

[@__3800]

It's easier for Putin to come to them.

[@hnsvn8901]

@@__3800 is it? same easy as they wanted to take kiev in a few days?

[@fvs666]

@@hnsvn8901 they want russia but they don'twant to go to live in russia, that's their logic, same with old russians in Poland, Germany and other countries in EU, even in USA XD

[@freezinginferno2106]

Feel sad for that old couple

[@captainnemo8072]

I think Moldova is famous for its wine industry.

[@PeterSedesse]

The best wine grapes in the world. Italy gets all the publicity because it is much larger, but Romania and Moldova's wine is better.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

From what I heard, Molvoda is famous for Sunflower Oil, refined petroleum, and insulated wire, vinegar, and cereals (crops)

[@MartinMaarva]

@@Thor.Jorgensen Strange, I thought Moldova was famous for no one knowing it even existed until recently. There are no Moldovan products in EU, famous is a strong word.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

​@@MartinMaarva Yeah, I should have put "famous" in quotation marks. I guess I should rather say that it's what they are most known for.

[@stevedrane2364]

Thank you. 👍

[@Wesjapa100]

3:04 Poor naive woman, she has no idea how much the elderly in Russia get. Putin does not help his own people, why would he do that for others???

[@csuporj]

Google gdp per capita moldova russia.

[@pbluma]

@@csuporj shut it

[@willzyxOfficial]

In no way do I support Russia or Putin, but Putin probably would in this case, to buy their loyalty. It's only a few people anyway. Per capita Moldova is also much more poor than Russia, so in that respect it isn't even surprising to think so.

[@Wesjapa100]

@@willzyxOfficial Understood. My wife is Russian and I lived in Russia for 8 years, so I didn't take that from my head. Retired people in Russia have to keep working if they want to have food on their table.

[@willzyxOfficial]

@@Wesjapa100 I didn't say they don't, but for a Moldovan, with four times lower GDP per capita than Russia, it's not hard to see how it can seem attractive.

[@CIS101]

As of 1:19 what a sad shame. I recently heard an expression: When Elephants fight, the grass suffers.

[@anthonymanderson7671]

The amount of russian bots is alarming and crazy.

[@user-fi6xy1ji8l]

russian bots are fun to laugh at there so pathetic

[@GwynBleys]

This is a typical bot spam tho lol

[@rodmarker2071]

But so funny with their feeble attempts, DW is on the Putlerbot list , they think we listen to them , like we all have no brains

[@Cecil-yc6mc]

these Russian bots talk a big game but we see how weak the Russians are on the battlefield

[@user-gi6ok7wf8h]

The amount of ukraine bots is alarming

[@alesh4654]

Moldova's mental state reminding the phrase: we tried very hard to avoid the war and therefore it was inevitable.

[@quinoxandroid9176]

You mean you guys have given up on Ukraine now you are moving to Moldova?

[@somedudeMC]

Its possible for 2 bad things to happen at the same time

[@spitfire3797]

Nobody has given up on anything if anything Ukraine is the one giving up soon

[@florindobre7265]

Moldova should unite with Romania. It was part of Romania until 1940, when the Soviet Union occupied it. The vast majority of people are ethnic Romanians. Alone, Moldova will not stand a chance.

[@PKowalski2009]

It is not enough that someone is 'ethnically' someone (Romanian, Russian, anyone). People on both sides of the border have to want it. And from what I hear, they are unlikely to want it. Romanians are afraid of the money it would take to rebuild Moldova. Moldovans... well, at least the politicians are afraid of losing relevance in the larger Romania, as these poor relatives from the east.

[@florindobre7265]

@@PKowalski2009 You heard wrong. Nothing in life is without obstacles, but we will overcome them. The nation needs to be unified. Together we'll be stronger.

[@convidium]

What about before 1940? Once there was Dutchy of Moldova, if I remember it right

[@RolandGabriel-xy5zb]

Isn't Moldova Romanian also?

[@bbenjoe]

Afaik Romanian and Moldavian are very similar, if not identical languages. While there is push in Romania for reunification, Moldovans are strongly devided on the issue.

[@markmd9]

Republic of Moldova was part of Moldova principality which was occupied by Russia. The other part remained in Romania. And we speak exactly the same language. But there are illiterate like that from above that think Americans speak American, Australians Australian, Moldovans Moldovan etc.

[@travellerstoryteller]

They were part of Romania, but russians, like always, stole and grab their land

[@ceecurs]

​@@bbenjoeMoldavian language does not exist, it's a dialect at best and is not even tought in schools in Moldova.

[@missesCarmenB]

Half of Moldova is in Romania. The Republic of Moldova should be called Basarabia. Most people in Moldova/Basarabia are Romanian in origin but they have been mixed with the Ukrainians and Russians for 200 years.

[@AlexanderAnglada]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@oscarmora4602]

Man........

[@Laura-te1sk]

If the pensioners in Moldova think Putin will increase their pensions they should watch Vasya in The Hay, where rural pensioners talk about how they can no longer survive on their meager pensions (about the equivalent of $120 per month) and how they no longer have medical services they can use.

[@BozaCukuranovic3223]

Brussels wouldnt do much either, mate.

[@KR-ou2qo]

only the russian speaking pensioners believe that :)

[@chinawise]

Transnistria is part of Moldova. With the war in Ukraine, it’s time for Moldova to take back in control of this strip of land! With Ukraine on the other side, both can work and help each other to take Transnistria for Moldova. In reality, if Ukraine falls to Russia for sure the next move is Moldova and it would be more dangerous. Now is the time Moldova has to take control of this land and with EU and or NATOs help would be swift😬😬

[@forcews]

I agree, if we wait then Russia collects more power and uses troll factories to push people to elect conservatives who are useful with Russian agenda and EU & world will fracture more and more.

[@deez8202]

Wouldn't it be a better idea to work out diplomaticly between Transnistria and Moldova instead of causing unnecessary bloodshed?

[@dougfredell6972]

What's to stop Moldova from inviting German and French troops as part of a defence from Russia?

[@rayjay5836]

As "peace keepers"

[@claus-not-santa]

Try to read German Grundgesetz.............

[@nakatanakata2665]

So 32 years have passed and it is just now they bring it up? Moldova should be very careful with their dealings with the west and Russia.

[@chaosXP3RT]

Transnistria just asked Russia for help being annexed. But you already knew that. You do not have good intentions with your comment

[@moblet]

@@chaosXP3RT The exact same comment has been made by at least one other commenter here. I think it's safe to assume that they're either bots or that the intentions behind the comment are to get paid.

[@nakatanakata2665]

@@chaosXP3RT Russia and the west should leave these countries alone.

[@chaosXP3RT]

@@nakatanakata2665 What would you do if Russian or Western soldiers occupied your country? Because right now, Russian soldiers are occupying Moldova

[@leonardoorellano6652]

yes, they don't fit your narrative therefore they are kremlin bots, right ? say you are gen Z ? @@moblet

[@occultbass]

If someone lives in one country, and yet supports an occupier rather than the country they live in, they should just move to the occupier's country if they want to be a part of their country so much...

[@mikel9138]

If moldova fears russian intervention, then wouldnt it make more sense to speed track their integration into romania?

[@daddyyogi5761]

Why light a cigerette near petrol pump.

[@MSDGroup-ez6zk]

LOL Moldova should see Haiti, Iraq, Argentina etc.

[@dilucragnvindr130]

Moldova should recognize Transnistria's independence if it wants to fast track unification with Romania. There's still a big opposition between Romania and Moldova though.

[@JusticeGranville-uk8ww]

If maldova is integrated into Romania. Then expect the field Russian army in transnistria and beyond

[@TrevorSachko]

@@JusticeGranville-uk8ww Jesus H! Learn proper sentence construction, ffs.

[@GHB-TV-Five]

R.Moldova 🇷🇴🇲🇩❤️‍🩹

[@axelpro09]

From Moldova THERE IS NO VOLUNTEER IN THE UKRAINE ARMY, this already makes you think . They are mostly old with 5k soldiers can't do anything. Or it is associated with Romania since they speak Romanian But with their government obviously aligned with the same direction as Romania in wanting to be part of the EU, it obviously cannot go in an anti-euro direction otherwise it would be useless to want to integrate it if They do not want and absolutely MUST be connected to Romania for economic development because as now Moldova is a Mini State without defensive capabilities, landlocked economic development and with The young people who have already left and the few remaining will decrease in a few years and when Ukraine will be ok to collaborate In friendship to give easier access to the sea from Odessa region. Without Porto road and railway infrastructure it is destined to poverty and insecurity

[@lead_farmer69]

Very well filmed, well done DW

[@ImtiesAhamadSiam2002]

Independent Moldova

[@JoJo-xb7do]

Its sad that people will give up their countries sovereignty to gain more in their pension. Russia may help with money but it will be pseudo investment and you will never get sovereignty back. I also wonder if those wishing to join Russia have Russian genealogy (grandparents were immigrants from Russia during the days of the USSR?? So they are not truly Moldovan?

[@user-tk8tz7xf1q]

Moldavia need to call the country to arms build up their army and Romanian need to give Moldavia fighter jets to keep peace and defend their country

[@classicart7084]

They do speak Romanian language and they should unite with Romania and leave Transnistria behind!

[@torrent1615]

Should Ireland reunite with England because they speak the same language? You have no historic context. We Moldovans were slaves for the Romanians.

[@Ctav242]

@@torrent1615 No we were not, we are and we were Romanian people, just separated from Them cause of Otomans and other empires.

[@PumpedSmartass]

@@torrent1615lol, no, you were not

[@Marcelocostache]

@@torrent1615 again give us some historical proof because you are lying and making stuff up.

[@KironManuelCards]

The roof of the world is upset.

[@joeambaye8681]

DW again

[@DemocracyAboveAll]

Russian trolls not welcome.

[@gmwizz]

I hear all of them speaking Russian ?? 😊

[@Son_of_Burebista]

The people of Moldova have been through Russification for 200 years! They know the Russians, they know Putin!! ...just like Ukraine. The West hasn't got a clue what is like, particularly the USA.

[@BranislavB-hx9zy]

The example of Transnistria is currently a shining example compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Serbs, after the war of occupation and genocide, today have under their control 48% of the country, the so-called Republika Srpska. Serbian leader Dodik in Bosnia is close friends with Putin and Vucic. The EU has so far looked the other way and instead talks sweetly to Dodik and Vucic and gives them financial support of billions of Euros! The EU is shooting itself in the foot without understanding that Putin is closely following how the EU treats Vucic and Dodik, which gives him knowledge of what can await Russia if he does the same as the Serbs on a larger scale. Not good!

[@donovan8747]

These former soviet countries who are not in EU are mostly left behind, aren't they?

[@ruthwolfer4154]

Most of such disastrous outcomes (people who without suspicious reality check) occures out of greed & stupidity !!

[@elizander3]

Moldova is next

[@Cecil-yc6mc]

next? you mean next country to embarrass Russia? LOL

[@andrewyakovlev9710]

​@@Cecil-yc6mcmore like embarrass their nato owners😅

[@Arch497]

Everytime Romania and Moldova does any trading, Russian voices come out saying that Romania wants to annex Moldova. But Romania has no experience in annexing land. We just want peaceful re-union with Moldova. In the meantime, we Romanians will work on our own problems and keep an open border with our Moldovan brothers and sisters.

[@torrent1615]

Do you know why people do not want reunification with Romania. Because Moldovans were slaves to Romanians.

[@user-ho6ng1gw4x]

The biggest graves of romanians is in Russia. Those “peaceful” soldiers, according to your logic, tried to install german democracy during wwII

[@Scapestoat]

@@torrent1615 Hehe. Real world Moldovans and Romanians are lovely people, who want to work together. An internet warrior like yourself isn't going to change that. :)

[@aeye9772]

​@@Scapestoatno, they don't. Except for the goverment, Moldova is mostly pro Russian.

[@Scapestoat]

@@aeye9772 If you believe that, then you need to visit Moldova.

[@tomcolvin8199]

Everyone fears everyone at the moment.

[@miwoj]

not everyone. mostly russia. and for a good reason.

[@neolord50pro77]

NATO is scared of mighty Russia. The big Bear has awoken.

[@marisabenson1222]

Taurus Taurus Taurus

[@neochehon]

How russia going to airdrop troops there

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

"He will increase our pensions..." LOL What a way to sell you country for a few cents LOL

[@lovyrituraj]

ask Zelensky

[@springbloom5940]

CIA willing

[@mvelilla12]

Sure Boris 🤡

[@AlexAnteroLammikko]

1:34: A defuckto state indeed.

[@SergiuLungu]

The escalation of the Transnistria conflict may be initiated by Russia with the aim of destabilizing the political situation inside Moldova, before the elections. However, I don't think we can expect a military conflict as long as Russia does not have direct access to the Transnistrian region. Ukraine will be happy to help us, in this case, and take a few thousand Russian soldiers captive.

[@convidium]

I think ukrainians will support the idea of a special military operation (Lol, that reminds me of something) of disarming russian soliders there. It'll benefit both sides. But how do you justify this kind of intervention? And how will "transnistrians" react? I've had a talk with a woman from Transnistria this autumn (I'm ukrainian), and she seemed to be a nice person. Although she said most are pro-russian there. I was quite facinated that they actually watch both russian and ukrainian TV.

[@lucasjames7524]

Moldova and Ukraine should prevent all movement of goods and supplies out or into Transnistria. 100% blockade. Let them figure it out if they think Russia is so great. Then when that doesn't work, Moldova takes over Transnistria and the Russian troops are disbanded and driven out.

[@user-po5fx4sk9o]

it's not your fault, I blame video game for your action

[@user-zo4qu8hs6i]

ukraine with its nonexistent battlefield victories 😂😂😂

[@telebubba5527]

The blockade is already nearly 100%. Nothing real has been going on there for years. The Russian troops are just stuck there and can't really go anywhere. They can grow some food for themselves, but that's just it. It's a horrible place to be.

[@jdanon203]

Make Transnistria like Gaza: an open air prison.

[@andrewyakovlev9710]

15 years old gamer detected

[@mysterywalker1621]

The UN should place troops in Moldova🇪🇺🇸🇪🌻

[@BranislavB-hx9zy]

The example of Transnistria is currently a shining example compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Serbs, after the war of occupation and genocide, today have under their control 48% of the country, the so-called Republika Srpska. Serbian leader Dodik in Bosnia is close friends with Putin and Vucic. The EU has so far looked the other way and instead talks sweetly to Dodik and Vucic and gives them financial support of billions of Euros! The EU is shooting itself in the foot without understanding that Putin is closely following how the EU treats Vucic and Dodik, which gives him knowledge of what can await Russia if he does the same as the Serbs on a larger scale. Not good!

[@vladislavreabocon3642]

Guys we're living friendly here! With all neighbors include russia. DW better visit region before write fantasy articles. 😜

[@convidium]

Um, they're litteraly filming this in Moldova and ask people with different opinions.... pathetic manipulation

[@lovyrituraj]

Danilov the new Ukranian ambassador will definitely help to Make Moldova look like Bakhmut now

[@AHersheyHere]

Russia likes to talk about Russian populations in Eastern Europe but, like to ignore the genocide prosecuted by Stalin against racial and political dissidents in the “liberated” countries of WW2.

[@bzh5588]

🤡

[@marcoarko4751]

How many millions USA and Europe killed in African countries and all over the world plus Native American Indians

[@soreeyez]

Stop 🛑 living in the past. 😂

[@larrymunn5279]

@@soreeyez Then don't use the past as a pass for military expansion. And spamming emoji's. Weird new trend😄😄😄😄

[@soreeyez]

@@larrymunn5279 then the west should not threaten Russia's security.

[@nsevv]

Moldova should take back tranistria.

[@valevisa8429]

They tried,they are too weak to do it.Very weak.

[@ThienHoang-tr3dh]

Transnistria and Kosovo should have their own independence

[@JamesSmith-je7vf]

What about Catalonia, Quebec, Corsica, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Srpska, North Cyprus, Taiwan, Kashmir ... just to name a few. It is a can of worms that can sprout indefinite conflicts and is contrary to the UN Charter. Borders should be left where they are and all independence movements should be given political and economic autonomy within the UN system.

[@rewdwarf123]

@@JamesSmith-je7vf Scotland had a referendum on it but rejected it. Northern Ireland can only join with the rest of Ireland or remain in the UK.

[@aeye9772]

​@@JamesSmith-je7vfyeah, fine. I see no problem.

[@JamesSmith-je7vf]

@@rewdwarf123 That's the problem, never ending referendums cause instability, raise tensions in society and can spark conflicts.

[@tonyh8510]

When I hear Putler say democracy I feel sick

[@SeemoreDunkan]

😂😅

[@richardstephens9647]

Perhaps Moldova and France could reach an agreement to host the French...

[@donsullivan6199]

That would mean war with Russia

[@user-gi6ok7wf8h]

That would violate Moldovan neutrality. Why do you think Russia is fighting in Ukraine? to kick out the USA out of Ukraine. A neutral Ukraine would not be able to bring in Western weapons and Wesrern troops.

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

Very simple... Just look back into Romanian history books... This small republic ( Basarabia, real name) was part of Medieval Principality of Moldova ( from Oriental Carpathians to Dnistre River ) In 1812 Russian Empire mare a deal with Otoman Empire after another military victory in another War ( 1806- 1812) ../ Otomans lost, again and gave up THEIR domination over territories between Prut and Dnistre ( half of Moldova) to Alexander I Tsar of Russia... Before 1812, another loss for Moldova took place in 1775 when Habsburg Empire got Bucovina from Otomans! Another fact... South of Basarabia consisting from 3 counties ( Ismail, Cahul , Bolgrad ) were lost to Russia... Today northern part of Bucovina and those 3 counties are part of Ukraine...So, Only great powers make the games for them Only....

[@howtoappearincompletely9739]

What does all that imply for the present and future state of Moldova?

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@howtoappearincompletely9739 Well, I must read up on the Stars...or better on a Crystal Bowl...

[@hassancj1]

Why don't they go with Russia then, isolate them between Ukraine and Rep. Moldova and the 2 countries to joind EU. Or maybe Ukraine can pay them a visit 😁

[@micaiahm1]

DW like.. Moldova joining Romania = good Part of Moldova self-governing = bad 🤡

[@Scapestoat]

I mean, you say "self-governing", but you mean "a breakaway region created and funded by russia in order to have an excuse to start a war".

[@k9carry-gabriel-803]

It's not self-governing when you got russian troops for over 30 years on the ground is it ...

[@PumpedSmartass]

It never was self-governing and never will with Russian troops on its land, and outside the EU & NATO. Also it’s just a Russian concept state which should never be made in the first place

[@avex3903]

is ukraine still winning 🤔

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Technically, Odessa is under Ukraine control

[@pjamateus]

dont know. is russia?

[@goobot1]

Ever hear of a stalemate?

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

@@goobot1 a stalemate with a bit of a dividing line

[@johnc1014]

As an American, I'm all for self-determination of different regions. After all, America was once a colony of the British Empire. But, where I'm always skeptical is when there is so much influence by another country. Russia has troops in Transnistria. If the people could have a free vote on whether to be an independent country, that would be one thing. But, I'd never trust such results because of Russian influence. The same goes for the Donbass and Crimes regions of Ukraine. They had referendums, but no one believes the results aren't fraudulent. Likewise with Putin recently being re-elected. His rival was found dead and it's very likely Putin had him killed. And, the election had Putin get nearly every vote despite mass disapproval with the war in Ukraine. This is why I'm far more supportive of Moldova taking back all their territory, just as I support Ukraine taking back their territory. The Russians always call the West "imperialists," yet this is exactly what they are so guilty of.

[@Nickster292]

Thank you America! Many of us in Moldova appreciate you.

[@ZETA14.88]

Buddy, crimea and transnistria literally voted to stay with soviet union.

[@kjj26k]

​@@ZETA14.88 They did not actually, that is false.

[@ognjentodorovic5120]

What about american influence in kosovo, you supported terrorists and give them independence ?

[@alexverdigris9939]

@@ZETA14.88 Buddy, the population of Transnistria are Russian citizens bussed in from Russia 🙄

[@musicJunk77]

EU troops to Moldova NOW

[@ionatsintsadze4052]

Familiar style. Like Abkhazia and creeping occupation by s.c. South Ossetia

[@user-gi6ok7wf8h]

remember Georgia attacked S Ossetia first. Russia does not watch aggression.

[@ionatsintsadze4052]

@@user-gi6ok7wf8h Really? How that happened?

[@jackt1400]

People who loves russia so much but reluctant to move to russia mainland, and choose to lives on little transnistria? Moscow will be welcoming them with love.

[@Idontknow-cm5py]

he will help us, HA this about one man who is killing indiscriminately in Ukraine? as if he cares about anyone but himself lol some people are brainwashed

[@missesCarmenB]

Transnistria has no historical connection to Moldova. The Bugeac region above the Danube Delta was part of Moldova for centuries until 1940 when Khrushchev attached it to Ukraine. Transnistria should be traded for the Bugeac region now under Ukrainian occupation.

[@looinrims]

1940 when…Khrushchev attached to Ukraine? Ivan, you got your stories mixed up

[@sergeyb.3502]

@@looinrims Khrushchev was the head of Ukraine since late 1937. Although the ultimate approval for a decision of this caliber would have to come from Stalin, Khruschev was likely its architect. The region, however, is called Budjak or, in Romanian, Bugeac. There is no Buceac, @missesCarmenB

[@missesCarmenB]

Not at all "The commission that decided the administrative border between the Ukrainian SSR and Moldavian SSR inside the Soviet Union was chaired by Nikita Khrushchev, the then leader of the Ukrainian SSR and the future USSR leader who would add Crimea to the Ukrainian SSR. " In 1940, Khrushchev changed the border between Moldova and Ukraine and gave the Bugeac to Ukraine

[@missesCarmenB]

@@sergeyb.3502 Khrushchev sure gifted good lands to his beloved Ukraine.

[@missesCarmenB]

@@looinrims I am correct and I'm a Canadian woman , not "Ivan" . I am hoping that the Russians will be able to negotiate a trade for Transnistria, Moldova will gladly accept their historical lands of Bugeac back and give up Transnistria imo

[@mvsoooo]

What about Moldovian children on bus EU stop and don't let from Belorusia

[@mjinzer6881]

Putin’s gotta go

[@rouz0]

Putin goes but Russia dosent amd nothing will change .

[@theshadowman1398]

Go yourself

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Deutsche welle aufwachen. Was soll das????

[@Wesjapa100]

I thought Moldova was like Serbia, always worshipped Russia.

[@dragoscepraga9103]

LOL, WHY...?!? 🙄

[@pbluma]

After a few generations of russification, yeah there are sadly a lot of pro Ruski people, most of them are old boomers or borderline milennials, but I'd say that will change when they are gone. In reality, this couldn't be further from the truth and we're not even Slavs. Only the fools and the old generations praise Russia and the commies, but the rest? no we don't worship Russia, some of us are pretty salty about the fact that Russia has been trying to separate us from Romanian brothers for like two hundred years.

[@pdnowlin]

I watched a documentary on all the Ukrainian men fleeing to Moldova because they dont want to end up dead fighting for Ukraine

[@metalbeast99]

If the couple thousand Russian troops in Transnistria were ordered to push East or West I don't think they would comply. Why would they when they have probably the safest military posting of any Russian soldier right now? There's also no way they could be resupplied if they did try anything. Ukraine has said they would help Moldova if anything did happen so the Russians would be instantly surrounded.

[@Percival5]

Ukraine have no soldier no weapons so how will they help Moldova 😂😂😂😂

[@andrewyakovlev9710]

Ukraine can't even help itself, what are u talking about😂

[@kifkroker6483]

Hehe... sper ca nu va asteptati ajutor de la Romania! Ati vrut tara voastra si acuma o aveti!

[@user-ln3lh2pz8h]

No doubt about it, the world was a lot safer when we had an Eastern Bloc and a Western Bloc. But that's Progress for you.

[@DacianRider]

the ruzzbots are on queue, as expected.

[@michaelsomo3482]

1 rubbble per comment 😂😂

[@Memovox]

The natowarmongeringbots on queue, as expected

[@DacianRider]

@@Memovox get meatcubed, sunflower !

[@Memovox]

@@DacianRider You can always report me if I hurt your feelings.

[@sovra6734]

​@@Memovoxsoros bots😅

[@GGGomes06]

Cool, another country we have nothing to do and shouldn't care.

[@kugelblitz5812]

Moldova should seek NATO membership.

[@rouz0]

No, Moldova should exactly stay the place it is and keep itself out of big power fights. The question that should be asked is why the EU making in-groups and out-groups.

[@Crashed131963]

@@rouz0 A weak little country in NATO is suicidal to invade . The US ,UK and France do not need NATO they have nukes so its suicidal to invade them .

[@telebubba5527]

They already have and also EU membership. They want to be a full member of Europe.

[@jdanon203]

I don't think they want it. Not everyone wants to be in Nato. It is ironic that countries that reject Nato end up getting invaded instead of rewarded by Russia.

[@Riddle6EOS]

Based on how Moldovan politics. And the Economy works. I think their is more hope for Transnistria. 💬💬💬

[@perseusarkouda]

Russian trojan horses everywhere

[@BranislavB-hx9zy]

The example of Transnistria is currently a shining example compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Serbs, after the war of occupation and genocide, today have under their control 48% of the country, the so-called Republika Srpska. Serbian leader Dodik in Bosnia is close friends with Putin and Vucic. The EU has so far looked the other way and instead talks sweetly to Dodik and Vucic and gives them financial support of billions of Euros! The EU is shooting itself in the foot without understanding that Putin is closely following how the EU treats Vucic and Dodik, which gives him knowledge of what can await Russia if he does the same as the Serbs on a larger scale. Not good!

[@tristanridley1601]

Sounds like we need to support Ukraine better.

[@TrueDreeamss]

Who tf r u?

[@telebubba5527]

@@TrueDreeamssWho tf r u?

[@BranislavB-hx9zy]

The example of Transnistria is currently a shining example compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Serbs, after the war of occupation and genocide, today have under their control 48% of the country, the so-called Republika Srpska. Serbian leader Dodik in Bosnia is close friends with Putin and Vucic. The EU has so far looked the other way and instead talks sweetly to Dodik and Vucic and gives them financial support of billions of Euros! The EU is shooting itself in the foot without understanding that Putin is closely following how the EU treats Vucic and Dodik, which gives him knowledge of what can await Russia if he does the same as the Serbs on a larger scale. Not good!

[@michaelagbayani4961]

Hays dw moldova dont have military nato will fight not moldova

[@constantinmilitaru]

Move to Russia if you love it so much… maybe Putin can pay for the move…

[@zs5002]

Great, the next front for American taxpayer dollars

[@eddastrohmayer251]

You must see it that way: American taxpayers pay, American military-industrial complex earns ! That's American way of foreign politics !

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Bingo!

[@wokeaf1337]

Pension 😂 Putin is a scammer!

[@user-xt5yz8wm7z]

Nope 🤣🤣

[@simoncook8455]

Transnistria is Moldovan. Russian interference in this area of Moldova and a small garrison of Russian troops stationed in this area does not change that fact. Its geography is such that any armed insurgency by Putin sympathisers could easily be suppressed by Western backed Moldovan forces.

[@chiztruth21]

Do you also agree Kosovo is Serbia?

[@angeldetierra3855]

Moldova is part Romania.

[@ceecurs]

​@chiztruth21 of course! KOSOVO JE SRPSKA

[@rouz0]

Whatever it is , let it be and stop steering it.

[@liviusolcovenco6575]

Transnistria is not. I live here. Do you?

[@ajeveryone1232]

Transinistria has no right to exist

[@MaGioZal]

This conflict could have been solved decades ago. But Western Europe preferred to have tea and biscuits with the Kremlin up until the end of February 2022…

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Stop thecwar cry....what is this with deutsche welle... stop this....

[@freega46356k]

. Let love lead

[@weremus8639]

Say that to Authoritarian governments

[@IK_MK]

Love died 300 years ago

[@liviusolcovenco6575]

That would be the most unusual in the international politics

[@alanomie]

I'm telling you... It's coming.

[@asifgulzar1697]

iam very sick......

[@chaosXP3RT]

Why does Russia do this to all their neighbors? Do they not habe enough land already? Can Russians not live in their own country?

[@rouz0]

Both side are fighting for securing interest. Otherwise helping a country to grow should not be condition on joining EU or NATO. Even defending a countery does not need it

[@tristanridley1601]

They're living in 19th century imperialism.

[@nsevv]

Russia have no security concern since they have most nuke in the world. It is just pure greed for more land and resources or to deny others the resources. Russia is a declining colonial empire.

[@soreeyez]

NAT(Orc) has enough land too, no?

[@A_Casual_Observer]

@@soreeyez NATO does not have any land. The member states do, and they haven't been expanding lately...

[@davidmccaughey3070]

Excellent unbiased report. The comments too are very enlightening, no consensus at all. As an Irish/British citizen I will say that in the end I think Russia will decide simply because they are stronger. The European globalists have been defeated militarily, end of story.

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

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