Russia forced to withdraw significant troop presence from Transnistria – Zelensky

Zelensky told this to journalists at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

He said that Russia's military presence in the breakaway region of Moldova had significantly decreased.

"You know that part of Moldova is under separatist control -- or rather, under Russian control in some capacity. As of today, we estimate that around 2,500 troops remain there. But to be honest, I believe the actual number of Russian personnel is closer to 1,000–1,500. During the war, they withdrew several thousand," Zelensky said.

He added that before the war, the Russian military presence in Transnistria was estimated at around 5,500-6,000 troops.

"Now, far fewer remain. Their primary task is guarding weapons depots," Zelensky said.