Ossetia's effect: Trasniester breaks its ties with the Republic of Moldova

The unfolding war between Georgia and Russia creates tension in the region. Encouraged by Russia’s reaction facing South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Transniester officials declared that they cut off any ties with the Republic of Moldova.

Thus, the self-proclaimed republic issued a press release informing that local officials are extremely concerned that the Republic of Moldova failed to blame Georgia for its behavior, the Russian daily Vzgliad reads.