The Latest Breaking News from Transnistria

Ukraine accuses Russia of orchestrating attacks in the Moldovan separatist region of Transnistria, which Latvia's foreign minister says reminds him of Russia's action in Donbas at the start of the invasion of Ukraine.

Analysis: Mysterious explosions in Moldova raise possibility of new Putin gambit after early failures

The second stage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. The scope of the war now appears to be establishing full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine. If successful, this would mean Russian occupation of approximately one-third of Ukraine, cutting the country off from its Black Sea ports, including Odesa.

President’s warning comes after Russian military chief said forces want to seize southern Ukraine, in a move that could give access to Moldova

Vladimir Putin is said to be focused on taking total control of the Donbas region. Ukraine fears Russian troops in Transnistria - believed to number around 1,300 - could open another front in the war

While Moldova has long demanded Russia withdraw troops from the separatist region of Transnistria, its residents are split on the likelihood of an attack from Russia's troops.

Ukraine’s neighbour maintains a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU.

The divided country could be the next state most at risk from Russia’s invasion

Is the de facto states model followed for Abkhazia, Transnistria and South Ossetia a possible way out for the Russia-Ukraine conflict?