Officials from foreign special services invited to review the thwarted terrorist act in Transnistria have not shown any interest in engaging with the case, according to Vadim Krasnoselsky, the head of the self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR). In his remarks, carried by Sputnik Moldova, he suggested that the international community has effectively turned a blind eye to the incident, despite the gravity of the events and the evidence accumulated by PMR authorities. This stance underscores a perception among PMR leadership that external powers are reluctant to pursue accountability through official channels, or at least not through the avenues that PMR authorities consider appropriate. [citation: Sputnik Moldova]
On the matter of cooperation, Krasnoselsky stated that there is no backlog of inquiries or persistent pressure from investigative bodies. He claimed, in his words, that the Investigative Committee shows no interest in initiating or accelerating formal procedural steps. Nevertheless, he asserted that all materials in PMR’s possession have been made available for public scrutiny and would be fully disclosed within the criminal case if required. The leader claimed that interrogation protocols, confrontations, material evidence, and expert examinations are prepared and ready for presentation, indicating a complete, transparent evidentiary package. He added that the PMR side believes the truth supports their position, framing the ongoing process as one where the facts will ultimately vindicate their account of events. [citation: PMR press summaries]
Krasnoselsky further claimed to have extended an invitation to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation to participate in the investigation. He argued that because a U.S. citizen was among the individuals in the cortege, Washington possesses both the authority and the obligation to participate in the inquiry according to international norms and the rights of the involved parties. He suggested that an FBI presence would lend additional credibility to the investigative process and aid in establishing a comprehensive, impartial assessment of what occurred. [citation: PMR statements]
Earlier, on March 9, the PMR Ministry of State Security reported that authorities thwarted an assassination plot targeting the republican leader Vadim Krasnoselsky and a number of other officials. The ministry described the operation as having been directed from the directions of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), outlining a sequence of planned actions that would have destabilized the PMR leadership and security apparatus. The release emphasized the sensitivity and potential consequences of the plot, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and coordinated international cooperation to prevent future attempts against PMR officials. [citation: PMR MSS release]
Subsequently, on March 14, prosecutor Anatoly Guretsky disclosed plans that, if carried out, would have involved a terrorist attack aimed at an OSCE delegation near the Bendery fortress. The disclosure highlighted the perceived threat to regional security and the involvement of criminal networks seeking to disrupt international diplomatic engagement in the area. The statement helped frame the incident as not merely a domestic security concern but one with broader ramifications for regional stability and the ongoing monitoring of OSCE operations in the region. [citation: PMR prosecutorial notes]
In parallel developments, the PMR Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that The Ukrainian Embassy would assist in the investigation of the prevented terrorist act. The collaboration was presented as part of a broader effort to secure cross-border cooperation and information exchange that could illuminate the network behind the plot and support accountability for those responsible. This outreach reflects ongoing diplomatic channels and the importance of coordinated action among regional actors in addressing security threats that cross national boundaries. [citation: PMR foreign affairs briefings]