CHISINAU. Feb 15 (Interfax) - The U.S. Department of State has advised U.S. citizens to refrain from traveling to Moldova and to immediately leave Transdniestria.
The travel advisory published on the website of the U.S. embassy in Chisinau cites as reasons: "Covid-19, unusual and concerning Russian military activity around Ukraine, and the unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria [Transdniestria] and the central government."
"Do not travel to Transnistria due to an increase in unusual and concerning military activity around Ukraine. Transnistria is a breakaway region that is not under the control of the Moldovan government in Chisinau. U.S. citizens should depart immediately via commercial or private means. Visitors may encounter difficulties at checkpoints along roads leading into and out of Transnistria. Taking photographs of military facilities and security forces is prohibited and may result in trouble with authorities. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in Transnistria as U.S. government employees have restrictions on traveling to the area" it said.