1991 – Moldova declares independence. It joins the Commonwealth of Independent States, the successor to the Soviet Union.
Up to 700 people are killed in fighting between Moldovan and Transnistrian forces following the breakaway region’s unilateral declaration of independence.
1992 – Ceasefire signed and enforced by Russian troops already stationed in the breakaway region.
1994 – Moldova becomes a parliamentary republic.
2001-09 – Communist party returns to power in Moldova.
2006 – Transnistria referendum overwhelmingly backs independence from Moldova and a plan eventually to become part of Russia.
2009 – Three killed amid violent protests in…
