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 | | The elections to the Supreme Council of Transnistria have shown once again that Moldova has no instruments to influence the political situation on the left bank of the Dniester river, except for the acknowledgement of the elections illegitimate. |
 | | At the same time, it is necessary to acknowledge that there are no conditions in Transnistria to conduct democratic elections according to the international standards: there is no political opposition, and the local mass media are controlled by the Transnistrian government. |
 | | However, even if the elections were held after demilitarization of Transnistria (as it is required by Moldova and the OSCE), political forces loyal to Smirnov would win. |
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