Putin: Russia Has Been and Will Be a Guarantor of the Transdniestrian Settlement

Russia is a guarantor of the Transdniestrian settlement and acts in strict accordance with the agreements concluded with the Moldovan side. Cooperation with Moldova meets the interests of the peoples of the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “We are convinced that the development of cooperation between Russia and Moldova, which is historically close to us, on the principles of pragmatism and mutual benefit meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries. Russia has been and continues to be the guarantor of the Transdniestrian settlement. By the way, we act in strict accordance with all arrangements based on proposals of the Moldovan side, on issues of Moldova’s energy security,” Putin said at the ceremony of presenting credentials to foreign ambassadors, reports ria.ru.