This was an important step to help Moldova secure its border with Ukraine. Up until the Kremlin launched its war on Ukraine, Ukraine was reluctant to annoy Moscow by working with the government in Chisinau on the border. Obviously, once Russia launched the war on Ukraine, that concern fell apart. This has enabled Chisinau to have some control over the border between Transnistria, which is not controlled by Chisinau, and Ukraine. This in turn has made it easier for Chisinau and authorities in Tiraspol, the chief city of the separatist area of Transnistria, to make a deal with Chisinau. They have made some progress on resolving their differences. More progress is needed, but this has been a positive step.
