The Moldovan War of Independence took place between 1990 and 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It was primarily a conflict between the newly declared Moldovan Republic and the breakaway region of Transnistria, which sought to remain part of the Soviet Union. The war was marked by ethnic tensions and political struggles, leading to a brief but intense military confrontation. The conflict ended with a ceasefire in July 1992, resulting in the establishment of a de facto independent Transnistria that remains unrecognized by most countries. The war highlighted the complexities of post-Soviet nationalism and territorial disputes in the region.