"We believe that the wise people of Transnistria understand the situation and will prevent a Maidan-like revolution and will not allow foreign ill-wishers to destroy our nation," a statement by the government reads.
The document underscores that amid the temporary economic tensions there have emerged numerous agitators and political speculators who are stirring up mass protests. They are spreading false information about the president and the government, the document adds.
"The goal of such pseudo-patriots is to destabilize the difficult domestic situation and to weaken the republic," the government says.
The situation deeply worsened in 2014 due to the political and economic turmoil in Ukraine. Transnistria practically lost the Ukrainian market to sell its goods. In August 2014, Ukraine tightened its sanctions against Transnistria.
At the same time, Moldova also strengthened economic restrictions against Transnistria. In 2014, the Moldovian government stopped certifying Transnistrian goods which were exported to Russia.
"Our unity and patience are only guarantees of stability and sustainable development in the republic," the document points out.
Transnistria is internationally recognized as part of the Republic of Moldova, but is a de-facto independent state. More than 60 percent of its residents are Russians and Ukrainians. The region wanted to separate from Moldova even before the Soviet Union collapsed.
The region declared its independence after the War of Transnistria in 1990-1992, which ended with a ceasefire on July 21, 1992. As per the 1992 ceasefire agreement, a 1,200 member Russian peacekeeper contingent was established and is still present in Transnistria.
