I Visited An Unrecognised Country: Transnistria

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War Breaks Out (1992)
In March 1992, a short but brutal Transnistria War erupts between Moldovan forces and Transnistrian separatists.
Russia supports Transnistria, including through its 14th Army, which remains in the region.
July 1992: A ceasefire is brokered by Russia. Transnistria remains de facto independent, but de jure part of Moldova.

Frozen Conflict (1992–Today)
Transnistria has:
Its own flag, government, currency, army, and borders
Close ties with Russia, though Russia doesn’t officially recognize it
Moldova considers it a breakaway region, but the issue remains unresolved.
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Moldova
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