Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Oleg Serebrian, has stated that neither Moldova nor Ukraine are seeking a military resolution to the lingering tensions around Transnistria. The official comments come amid ongoing discussions and widespread speculation about possible paths forward in the region, with Moldova and its partners urging restraint and a preference for peaceful, diplomatic means. The statement was carried by TVR-Moldova and later echoed by a range of political observers who monitor the balance of power in Eastern Europe.
Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored a clear position: both Moldova and Ukraine are committed to pursuing nonmilitary solutions. He noted that rumors of a shift toward armed confrontation do not align with the strategic priorities of either government. Reiterating the stance, he suggested that time itself has not favored the idea of a forceful settlement and pointed to the risks that escalation would pose for ordinary people living in the disputed area and beyond. The message from Chisinau and Kyiv has consistently emphasized dialogue, reinstated by official channels and cross-border cooperation initiatives. These efforts reflect a broader international preference for stabilizing the region through negotiation and confidence-building measures rather than confrontation, especially in a volatile neighborhood where alliances and tensions can rapidly shift.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, there are actors on the right bank of the Dniester who seek to destabilize Moldova for political gain. These forces, he argued, are attempting to exploit existing fragilities to push a particular agenda while avoiding direct accountability. The warning highlights the fragility of the security environment in the region and the importance of steadfast diplomacy, robust civil institutions, and public resilience to counter destabilizing narratives and actions. The emphasis remains on preventing any miscalculation that could draw neighboring states deeper into a conflict that neither Moldova nor Ukraine wants, and which would risk drawing in wider regional powers and destabilizing Europe as a whole. The rhetoric from Chisinau is clear: external interference is a risk that must be managed with transparent communication, regional partnerships, and vigilant monitoring of political developments on both sides of the border.
Previously, Vadim Krasnoselsky, who leads the unrecognized Transnistrian authorities, warned that any military engagement would pull Moldova into the conflict, potentially drawing in neighboring regions and broader international actors. He asserted that a military confrontation would not be contained and could rapidly escalate to involve Romania and Russia, both of which have roles within broader security alignments in Europe. Krasnoselsky argued that such a path could touch the highest echelons of global security and even risk triggering a larger crisis. This perspective underscores why leadership in Moldova and Ukraine remains committed to preventing war through political settlements, international mediation, and sustained dialogue with all stakeholders, while remaining vigilant against escalation and misinformation that could derail the path toward reconciliation.