The breakaway region of Moldova rejects accusations of annexation by Russia.

According to RT, Transnistria's Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev stated that no one in the government intends to ask Russia for recognition and membership.

"These are media speculations, and we see them in the media of Moldova, as well as in neighboring countries. In our view, this is an attempt to divert attention away from the 7th Congress of Delegates at all levels in Transnistria," said Ignatiev.

Previously, there were reports that, at the congress of delegates in Transnistria, they had supported the Russian peacekeeping forces on the Dniester River.

However, at this special conference, officials from the Transnistria separatist government adopted a resolution calling on Russia to protect the region from pressure from Moldova.

According to the adopted resolution, officials from the breakaway region of Transnistria requested the Russian Federation Council and the State Duma (the lower house of the Russian parliament) to take "measures to protect Transnistria from increasing pressure from Moldova."

"Transnistria is under considerable economic and social pressure, which directly contradicts European principles and approaches to protecting human rights and free trade," the resolution states.

This is not the first time the breakaway region in Moldova has asked Russia for help. In May 2023, officials from the Transnistria separatist government stated that they wanted Russia to increase its troop presence in the region to counter the Moldovan army.

Russia has not yet commented on the proposal from Transnistria officials.