Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Flashpoint: "The Romanian President proposed a plan for the annexation of Transnistria to Moldova"

First up, the headliner lifted in toto from Russia's OreandaNews, September 30: 

Romanian President Nicusor Dan proposed to annex the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) to Moldova on the rights of autonomy. His statement was made during an interview with Euronews.

"In my opinion, this can be done with Transnistria with the status of Gagauzia, with relative autonomy within the Republic of Moldova," Dan said.

According to him, the region's participation in European integration, which is aimed at by the Moldovan leadership, is possible even taking into account its special status.

Parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on September 28. President Maia Sandu's Action and Solidarity (PAS) party was able to retain the majority of seats in parliament following the election results. A government will also be formed based on the results of the vote. 

Here's the interview from from EuroNews Romania, Sept. 30/Oct. 1:

EXCLUSIV. Nicușor Dan, despre doborârea dronelor, aderarea Moldovei la UE și anularea alegerilor: „Bănuim că au fost 20 de milioane. Noi avem dovadă un milion”

And via Google Translate:

EXCLUSIVE. Nicușor Dan, about the downing of drones, Moldova's accession to the EU and the annulment of the elections: "We suspect there were 20 million. We have proof of one million"