Moldovais against independence for Kosovo, Transdniestria, Abkhazia and almostevery other freedom-seeking state in the world. At the same time,President Vladimir Voronin also said that if Kosovo should neverthelessbecome independent, it would not be an example that Transdniestriacould follow. This is at odds with Russia's position that Kosovoindependence will set a legally valid precedent under international law.