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Transnistria Blames Moldova as International Peace Talks Remain Stalled
Transnistria Blames Moldova as International Peace Talks Remain Stalled
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The head of Transnistria, Vadim Krasnoselsky, has accused Moldova of deliberately derailing the internationally supported "5+2" negotiation format, calling the suspension of talks "completely artificial."
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Krasnoselsky said the negotiation process between Moldova and Transnistria was intentionally halted by the Moldovan side as early as October 2019. The "5+2" format—comprised of Moldova and Transnistria as parties to the conflict, with Russia, Ukraine, and the OSCE as mediators, and the EU and the US as observers—has not convened since.The Transnistrian leader emphasized that the format was an effective and internationally recognized mechanism for discussing and resolving political, economic, and humanitarian issues between the two sides. Agreements reached during past rounds of talks, he noted, had been incorporated into the legislation of both Moldova and Transnistria.However, he rejected this reasoning, pointing to the ongoing functioning of other multilateral bodies such as the Joint Control Commission and the Joint Military Command, which include representatives from Moldova, Transnistria, Russia, Ukraine, and the OSCE.Krasnoselsky reiterated Transnistria's support for the resumption of the "5+2" format and called on all parties to return to the table."If we are serious about resolving the conflict and not just freezing it, negotiations are essential. Common sense must prevail," he said.
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Transnistria Blames Moldova as International Peace Talks Remain Stalled
06:20 GMT 23.05.2025 (Updated: 06:21 GMT 23.05.2025) The head of Transnistria, Vadim Krasnoselsky, has accused Moldova of deliberately derailing the internationally supported "5+2" negotiation format, calling the suspension of talks "completely artificial."
Krasnoselsky said the negotiation process between
Moldova and Transnistria was intentionally halted by the Moldovan side as early as October 2019. The "5+2" format—comprised of Moldova and
Transnistria as parties to the conflict, with Russia, Ukraine, and the OSCE as mediators, and the EU and the US as observers—has not convened since.
"The '5+2' format was blatantly disrupted by Moldovan negotiators in full view of mediators and observers. No one understood the reasons behind this move. Ask those who made the decision—they are still around," the head of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic said.
The Transnistrian leader emphasized that the format was an effective and internationally recognized mechanism for discussing and resolving political, economic, and humanitarian issues between the two sides. Agreements reached during past rounds of talks, he noted, had been incorporated into the legislation of both Moldova and Transnistria.
According to Krasnoselsky, subsequent events—including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—are now being used as a pretext to justify the continued pause in negotiations.
However, he rejected this reasoning, pointing to the ongoing functioning of other multilateral bodies such as the Joint Control Commission and the Joint Military Command, which include representatives from Moldova, Transnistria, Russia,
Ukraine, and the OSCE.
"If military representatives can still meet, there's no reason diplomats cannot do the same," he said. "These are artificial excuses, driven by political interests that seek to block further negotiations."
Krasnoselsky reiterated Transnistria's support for the resumption of the "5+2" format and called on all parties to return to the table.
"If we are serious about resolving the conflict and not just freezing it, negotiations are essential. Common sense must prevail," he said.
