The self-declared republic of Transnistria, on the Ukraine border, has been steered by Moscow for decades. During a rare visit, a reporter and photographer get an inside look into how it operates, and hear from Transnistrians their fears of war.
Tag: Cold War Era
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‘You Will Stay Silent’: Photographs From Behind the Iron Curtain
Images taken in the 1970s and ’80s provide a glimpse into life under autocracy.
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Finland Moves to Join NATO, Upending Putin’s Ukraine War Aims
Neutral Finland’s leaders unequivocally said they intended to seek membership in the alliance, with Sweden expected to do the same, inviting new threats from Moscow.
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Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War
On Monday, Vladimir Putin will mark Russia’s Victory Day by extolling the virtues of force. France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, will honor a very different anniversary.
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Ukraine’s Battlefield Is Haunted by Putin’s Chemical Weapons Legacy
While the risk remains ambiguous, the Russian leader’s long infatuation with the toxic arms fuels worries that the deadly poisons could be deployed in Ukraine.