-Transnistria is a thin strip of land, a self-proclaimed state nestled between [Moldova](/wiki/moldova) and Ukraine. Though it governs itself, the world largely considers this [Unrecognized State](/wiki/unrecognized-state) part of Moldova, a lingering echo of Soviet times.
+Transnistria is a thin strip of land, a self-proclaimed state nestled between [Moldova](/wiki/moldova) and Ukraine. Though it declared independence in 1990, predating Moldova's independence from the [Soviet Union](/wiki/soviet-union), no [United Nations](/wiki/united-nations) member state recognizes it. The world largely considers this [Unrecognized State](/wiki/unrecognized-state) part of Moldova, a lingering echo of Soviet times. Its flag features a red field with a green stripe horizontally across the middle, and in the upper hoist corner, the [Hammer and Sickle](/wiki/hammer-and-sickle) emblem, a clear nod to its Soviet heritage. This situation has led to an ongoing 'frozen conflict' in the region.
+- [Frozen Conflict](/wiki/frozen-conflict)