The parliament of Moldova, which seceded from the USSR, adopted a declaration of independence on Aug. 27, 1991. After declaring its independence, the country turned its eyes to Europe and signed ...

1991 - Moldova declares independence. ... 700 people are killed in fighting between Moldovan and Transnistrian forces following the breakaway region's unilateral declaration of independence.

1991 - Moldova declares independence. ... 700 people are killed in fighting between Moldovan and Transnistrian forces following the breakaway region's unilateral declaration of independence.