Angela Gramada, a security expert, raises an important question for Ukraine: what lessons has the state learned from the Transnistrian conflict, and how can they be applied today to protect sovereignty?
In the video, Volodymyr Solovian provides candid answers, explaining why no political formula works without security guarantees and the actual withdrawal of foreign troops, and why federalization without international oversight creates risks to sovereignty.
Since 2014, Ukraine has pursued a mixed approach: military resistance, diplomacy, sanctions pressure, and support from international institutions, while rejecting federalization models that legitimize external influence. Reintegration of territories and control over the border remain key to sustainable peace, and Transnistria’s proximity to Ukraine’s border underscores the importance of demilitarization and adherence to international law.