Russian President Boris Yeltsin was apparently trying to improve his image as a peacemaker during his re-election campaign by promoting a reconciliation plan between the Republic of Moldova and its breakaway Dniester region. But the signing of an accord to end the conflict was called off just two days before the final vote.

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