Moldova
Curran
1918
- Eastern Moldova wants to be united with Romania instead of Russia.
- The treaty of Paris recognizes the joining of Moldova and Romania, but the Soviet Union does not
1990
The Trans-Dniester region of Moldova is formed.
Independence-1991
Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 27th, 1991. It was officially viewed as independent on March 2nd, 1992 when Moldova joined the U.N.
1992
- A battle begins between the Trans-Dniester and the central power of Moldova.
- Russian "Peacekeeping" soldiers are brought in to stop the fighting.
1999 and on
- (1999) Russian soldiers are withdrawn from Moldova.
- (2001) Communist leader Vladimir Voronin becomes president with a 50% vote