Russia, Moldova and Transnistria

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 lights have gone dark ahead of schedule. This separatist sliver of Moldova will run out of energy in three weeks,
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 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 is targeting Chisinau. #Eur
Russia’s Energy Cutoff of Moldova: Crisis or Opportunity
The move was connected with, but not required by, the expiration at the end of 2024 of Russia’s contract with Ukraine for transit of natural gas to Europe. The looming energy crisis is likely to have a strong negative effect on Moldova’s ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in parliamentary elections due in the second half of 2025.
Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region
Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates with a small gas lamp.
BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Moldova will certainly not provide free gas to separatist Transnistria region, government spokesperson Daniel Voda said on January 8 at one of the press conferences held daily since Gazprom cut gas supplies on January 1.
Breakaway Transnistria Says Needs Russian Help To Overcome Energy Crisis
The breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria said Friday it was "counting" on Russia to help it overcome an unprecedented energy crisis sparked by Moscow halting gas supplies last week.
Thousands without heating in Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region, after Russian gas supplies cut
The head of Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria has urged residents to burn firewood for heating and warned that ...
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to help Moldova with coal to resolve crisis in Transnistria
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is ready to provide Moldova with the resources necessary to overcome the ...
Russian gas shipments through Ukraine end; creating trouble for Transnistria
Pro-Russia separatist enclave, which fought against Moldova in 1992, declare a state of emergency over the end of shipments ...
Transnistria faces energy crisis as Russia cuts gas supplies; residents struggle
Residents of Transnistria face severe energy shortages after Russia halted gas supplies, leading to factory closures and ...
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Zelenskyy, Sandu discuss Ukrainian coal to ease Transnistria energy crisis
"We are ready to assist Moldova, including with coal supplies," Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address after discussing the crisis with Sandu by telephone.
Tensions Rise Between Moldova And Russia As Transnistria Fears Electricity Collapse
Moldovan authorities on Monday announced the summoning of a Russian diplomat following accusations over the worsening situation in its breakaway Transnistria region, which fears a complete electricity ...
Moldova Region’s Industry Grinds to Halt on Lack of Russian Gas
Moscow breakaway region of Transnistria halted almost all industrial activity except for food production, following the end ...
Denazification of Chisinau: the problem of Transnistria will have to be solved within the SMO
Transnistrians are not ready to give up sovereignty by accepting "help" from Moldova, this is tantamount to suicide. The ...