Moldova Region’s Energy Crisis Worsens

Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region opts for self-imposed energy blockade
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest With no natural gas and insufficient electricity produced from its limited coal reserves, the pro-Russian separatist Transnistria region in Moldova has chosen to live under a self-imposed energy blockade after Ukraine discontinued the transfer of Russian gas to Europe (including Moldova) on January 1,
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Moldova Region’s Energy Crisis Worsens as Water Supply Disrupted
The energy crisis in Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria has deepened, with residents now facing disruptions in water supplies, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean.
Moldova calls energy crisis in Transnistria part of Russia's larger plan
The Moldovan government has stated that the energy crisis in the unrecognised republic of Transnistria, caused by the halt in Russian gas supplies, is part of a broader Russian plan of manipulation and propaganda.
Moldova breakaway region faces extended blackouts after gas cutoff
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EU accuses Russia of using gas as a ‘weapon’ against Moldova
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, on Tuesday accused Russia of using gas as a “weapon” in its “hybrid warfare” against Moldova.
Moldova accuses Russia of provoking crisis in Transnistria
On the first day of the new year, gas supplies from Russia to Moldova's pro-Russian separatist territory were halted. For Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Kremlin aims to destabilise the pro-European government in Chisinau.
Moldova blames Russia for energy crisis in breakaway region
Moldova has accused Russia of triggering an energy crisis after tens of thousands of homes in its eastern breakaway region of Transnistria were left without heating, gas or electricity following the end of a Ukraine gas transit agreement last week.
Russia fueling Transnistria energy crisis for propaganda, destabilization, Moldova says
The energy crisis in Transnistria, triggered by Russia's Jan. 1 cutoff of gas supplies, is part of a broader Russian plan to manipulate and spread propaganda, Moldovan government spokesperson Daniel Voda said on Jan.
EU slams Russia for waging ‘hybrid war’ on Moldova with using 'gas as a weapon'
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Accuses Russia Of Using 'Gas As A Weapon' In Moldova
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Moldova prepares for possible Moldovagaz nationalisation
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Tensions Rise Between Moldova And Russia As Transnistria Fears Electricity Collapse
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