Moldova's separatist region in no rush for conflict

Transnistria offers Russia a bridgehead for direct or indirect aggression, but leaders there are not seeking instability

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  • Multiple risks
  • Military dangers
  • Domestic instability
  • Gas cut-off
  • Talking, not arguing
  • Balancing act
  • Pragmatism and ambivalence
  • Self-interest
  • Outlook

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