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What happened in Transnistria's government in late May 2022?
Summary
A look back at a leadership change in Transnistria and two sanctions-linked stories from the days around 29 May 2022.
What was happening beyond the front lines in the days leading up to 29 May 2022? Reports from the preceding days pointed to a change of government in Transnistria and to two further developments linked to sanctions on Russia.
Transnistria's acting head of government
On 27 May 2022, Aleksandr Martynov resigned as Prime Minister of Transnistria. Deputy Prime Minister Stanislav Kasap became acting head of government following the resignation.
A tanker seized in Greece
On 26 May 2022, the United States seized a Russian-owned oil tanker carrying Iranian crude oil in Greece. The cargo was transferred to another ship destined for the US. As reported at the time, it was unclear whether the seizure was due to US sanctions against Iran or US sanctions on Russia.
Chelsea sale approved
On 24 May 2022, the Premier League approved the sale of Chelsea F.C. to a U.S. consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly. Owner Roman Abramovich had decided to sell the club after he was sanctioned over his connections to the Russian government.
