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Controversy over linguistic and ethnic identity in Moldova

Soldiers of Moldova's self-proclaimed separatist Transnistria region take part in a military parade in Tiraspol.

Transnistria is a slice of Cold War real estate — and even its name is in dispute

Global Politics

There’s an obscure sliver of land tucked between Moldova and Ukraine. And suddenly, it has become big news, as analysts speculate whether it will be the next region to be annexed by Russia. The World’s Patrick Cox has visited the region, which lives in an identity limbo.

Soldiers of Moldova's self-proclaimed separatist Transnistria region take part in a military parade in Tiraspol.

Transnistria is a slice of Cold War real estate — and even its name is in dispute

Global Politics
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