The secessionist region of Transnistria, internationally recognized as part of Moldova, appears poised to inject new tension into Russia’s war in Ukraine. A congress of deputies from various local administrative levels is scheduled for February 28 in the capital, Tiraspol, a format previously reserved for significant events since the unilateral declaration of independence in 1990. Dissident... 

Ukrainian journalist Yuri Butusov has laid out an idea on how Ukraine should invade Transnistria to liberate it from Russian occupation while benefiting both Ukraine and Moldova at the same time. According to mr. Butusov, “In order to save Mariupol, it is necessary to hit Transnistria.” Butusov said it was “vital” for Ukraine to strike at Transnistria, citing six reasons for this operation: 1...