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Kissinger says negotiations will only succeed if they reflect an objective reality. For Moldova and Pridnestrovie, it means both must face the facts on the ground.

"They are lice!" Not exactly using diplomatic language, Pridnestrovie's Foreign Minister causes an unnecessary stir with the 2 newest EU members.

After Moldova's attack on Transdniestria in 1992, the local population strengthened its struggle for independence. A look back at the roots of the conflict helps provide a glimpse of what the future could bring.

Together forever? Transdniestria agreed to a 2003 plan for becoming part of a common state with Moldova. But Moldova surprisingly turned it down, for reasons that were never fully explained.

A life on its own is what PMR has been living for 17+ years. Can the clock be turned back now, or is it best to just move forward?

Self-proclaimed: Like certain others, Pridnestrovie is merely a "selfproclaimed" state. This fact alone means that it is illegal, some say.

One more year in its independent existence was marked when Pridnestrovie turned 17. Coming of age, it is getting ready to find its place in the international community.

Transnistria was never in Moldova during any period of Moldova's history as an independent country since 1359. Could that change in the future?

What on earth is this? Pridnestrovie claims it is a state. But opponents of independence say it isn't. We report, you decide.

Entering Europe is a long and hard struggle if you only have a Moldovan passport. Come along for the journey and get an inside look at life for immigrants from Europe's poorest country.