Zelensky assessed the possibility of an attack from Transnistria/Office of the President
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that any possible attack from Transnistria will receive a strong response. Although for Ukraine it will be not just a blow, but a slap in the face.
Any actions in the temporarily occupied territory of Moldova, in Transnistria, that threaten Ukraine, will receive a response. Zelensky made such a statement following a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
Back to news This issue was discussed at a meeting with Sanda.
They should know that these people, who are in the temporarily occupied territory of Moldova – in Transnistria, are: for us, these will not be blows, but a slap in the face, we will definitely respond with a blow, the president warned.
However, he added that everything must be done to prevent destabilization in the region. Ukraine demonstrates this in every possible way. We are fighting Russia on our soil, although Zelensky noted that there were missile attacks repeatedly from Belarus.
Zelensky summed up that Ukraine and Moldova have common threats caused by Russian aggression, therefore, there should be common answers to them.
The likelihood of an attack was discussed earlier
Recall that a possible attack from Transnistria towards Ukraine was discussed back in May. Zelensky noted that this is quite possible, because the territory is 100% controlled by Russia. However, the head of state stressed that Ukraine does not see a big threat from the armed formations that are now deployed in the “PMR”.
Adviser to the Interior Minister Viktor Andrusiv argued that the population of Pridnestrovie is preparing for war. Russian special services carried out provocations there.
Russia threatens Moldova because of Pridnestrovie
- Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Moldova on obtaining the status of an EU candidate. He stated that, probably, in this case, Moscow would have to intervene in order to “rescue” the inhabitants of the unrecognized Transnistria. The official said that 220,000 Russians live there.
- Against the backdrop of these statements, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba turned to the Moldovan government and expressed support. He added that threats to other states are all that Russia has left after decades of failed policies based on aggression.
