Moldova, Russian gas and Transdniestria

Can Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region weather the loss of Russian gas?
Moldovan citizens will vote this year in parliamentary elections. There is a risk that their vote will derail Chisinau's European course. Only time will tell how Europe will react, Vitalie Cojocari writes.
Russia ready to provide gas to Transdniestria but needs action from Moldova
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to provide gas to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, but needed logistical support from Moldova to make that happen.
Gas Tensions Flare in Moldova's Transdniestria Region
Transdniestria, a breakaway region of Moldova, anticipates resuming Russian gas supplies after intense power shortages. Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of attempting to install a pro-Moscow government by limiting gas supply,
Moldova's Separatist Enclave Hopes Russia Will Resume Gas Supplies Soon
GAMES AND TRICKS' Moldova's authorities have said that despite a valid contract and the option of an alternative transit route, Gazprom is refusing to supply gas in order to destabilise its ...
Why is Moldova’s pro-Russian Transdniestria region facing power outages?
More than 51,000 households were left without gas and 1,500 buildings had no heating in Moldova’s separatist region Transdniestria.
Russia Offers 'Help' To Breakaway Moldovan Region After Cutting Gas
The Kremlin on Thursday said it was willing provide gas to Transnistria, after Russia's cut-off of supplies this month plunged the separatist region of Moldova into an energy crisis.
Russia's gas gambit: Energy blackmail strains Moldova ties
The energy crisis in Transnistria is being used as a tool of Russian blackmail against Moldova, claims OSW expert Kamil Całus. "Moscow is exploiting the situation for propaganda purposes and to influence Moldovan voters,
Moldova’s Dragu Says Gazprom Crisis to Push Inflation Past 10%
Moldova is bracing for double-digit inflation this year amid an escalating energy crisis triggered by Gazprom PJSC’s decision ...
Gazprom will return to Transnistria, but in Moldova will not get any brighter from this
Alexander Slusar, a former member of the Moldovan parliament, a "representative of civil society" at Energocom, is confident ...
A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know
In the capital of Transnistria, a Kremlin-backed microstate sandwiched between Moldova and Ukraine, the festive New Year’s ...
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Moldova to activate EU civil protection mechanism
Moldova has found a way to address the energy crisis by planning to activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, News Maker ...
Leader of Moldova's separatist region travels to Moscow for gas crisis talks
The leader of Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria has travelled to Moscow for talks to resolve an energy crisis ...
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A Minefield in Russia’s Energy Sector: Biden’s Final Sanctions Act May be Game-Changing
Days before President Biden leaves the White House, the U.S. government has delivered a major blow against Russia. On January 10, 2025, the ...
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Moldova's Leader Holds Gazprom Accountable Amidst Widespread Blackouts
Moldovan President Maia Sandu recently visited areas experiencing rolling blackouts, attributing the energy crisis to Russian ...
Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region reduces blackouts
Moldova's pro-European central government renewed its criticism of Russia, saying it caused the energy crisis and now wants ...