Vitali Neagu
The day before, Vitaly Nyagu’s candidacy was endorsed by the All-Transnistrian People’s Forum, led by the current President of the PMR, Vadim Krasnoselsky. This automatically makes Mr Nyagu the favourite in the Transnistrian presidential election, scheduled for 13 December. This is reported by Kommersant.
The publication notes that, on the whole, Vitaly Nyagu’s background suggests he is Krasnoselsky’s successor: a former member of the security forces, linked to the current leadership and acceptable to big business.
No drastic change of course should be expected under the new president. Tiraspol will continue to emphasise its own statehood, its partnership with Russia and the preservation of the Russian military presence. For its part, Chisinau will continue to regard local institutions as illegal and to integrate the left-bank economy into the broader legal framework, the Russian publication points out.
According to data from Moldova’s Bureau for Reintegration Policy, the EU accounted for 76.9 per cent of Transnistrian exports in the first half of 2026. Gas paid for by Russia passes through Moldovan infrastructure, whilst foreign trade requires documentary approval from Chisinau.
Since 2024, Transnistrian companies have been paying Moldovan customs duties, and since September 2026, VAT and excise duties have been levied on certain categories of their imports.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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