Pro-Russian rebels in Tiraspol have asked Russia for protection. The rebels are seen here waving the Transnistrian and Russian flags, in 2014.
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Breakaway region in Europe is asking Russia for protection - what to know
Pro-Russian rebels in a separatist sliver of Moldova have asked President Vladimir Putin to protect their region from what they claim are threats from Moldova’s government.
