DIU does not confirm that Transnistria asks Putin to join Russia

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has not yet confirmed the information that the deputies of the unrecognized Transnistria may appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin and ask for Russian membership.

This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Andrii Yusov.

"This information has not been confirmed yet," he said.

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Earlier, the media reported that Transnistrian MPs may allegedly appeal to Putin and ask to become part of the Russian Federation.