Russia’s economic troubles threaten support for breakaway republic of Transnistria
Journal: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year: 2015

Russia’s financial support for Transnistria, designed to to buy Moscow political leverage to shape the breakaway state’s foreign policy direction, is at risk of drying up. In spite of a pervasive pro-Russia narrative among locals, the government in Tiraspol is now looking west to foster its economy. Matthew Walker gives a personal perspective.