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maxsolomon

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6. Moldova hasn't dared to take back Transnistria, however.

Reply to Glorious bastard (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 12:28 PM

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Russia's "little green men" took it over 35 years ago.

It's too bad Ukraine couldn't open a front there - it's a territory that's almost impossible to defend.

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Moldova hasn't dared to take back Transnistria, however. maxsolomon Monday #6

Moldova cannot touch the 1500+ Russian troops stationed in Transnistria. Glorious bastard Monday #8

Which is why I thought it would have been a smart move by Ukraine maxsolomon Monday #9

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