Moldova

Kremlin’s gas gamble: Transnistria left in crisis

Transnistria faces a severe crisis after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit, oil and gas analyst Mikhail Krutikhin told Novaya Gazeta in an interview on Jan. 10.

13 January 2025, 10:06 AM

Ukraine ready to aid Moldova in overcoming energy crisis — Zelenskyy

Ukraine is prepared to assist Moldova in alleviating its current energy crisis, largely engineered by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 8.

9 January 2025, 02:09 AM

EU addresses energy crisis in Transnistria after Russian gas cutoff

The European Union is aware of the situation in Transnistria following the halt of gas supplies and plans to discuss a solution with Moldova, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Ikonen said at a briefing in Brussels, Interfax-Ukraine reports on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 07:16 PM

Moldova identifies Russia as top security threat

The Moldovan Parliament has approved the National Defense Strategy for 2024–2034, outlining key measures to address rising threats from Russia and other geopolitical challenges, local broadcaster Radio Europa Liberă Moldova wrote on Dec. 26.

28 December 2024, 09:43 PM

Moldova lacks air defense to shoot down Russian missiles and drones — Defense-Express

Moldova has no effective air defense system to counter Russian missiles and drones that enter its airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine, military news portal Defense-Express wrote on Dec. 26.

26 December 2024, 08:15 PM

Russian missile cuts through Moldova, Romania on Xmas morning

A Russian cruise missile flew through Moldovan and Romanian airspace toward the western Ukrainian administrative center of Chernivtsi, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram at 7:24 a.m. EET during the massive Russian attack on the country on Dec. 25.

25 December 2024, 12:15 PM

Moldova secures increased electricity import quota from EU amid gas supply risks

Moldova secured a greater quota for electricity imports from the EU, aiming to mitigate potential gas supply disruptions that could lead to an electricity deficit in the country, local outlet NewsMaker wrote on Dec. 23, citing a government official.

24 December 2024, 05:10 PM

Moldova's Sandu faces criticism from ex-president Dodon over press conference timing

Former Moldovan President and Socialist Party leader Igor Dodon accused President Maia Sandu of deliberately scheduling a press conference on Dec. 19 to overlap with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s, local outlet NewsMaker reported.

20 December 2024, 07:58 PM

Gazprom leaves Russian enclave in cold, Moldova braces for impact

Russia's gas giant Gazprom has not reserved any gas transit capacity for the unrecognized Moscow-backed separatist enclave of Transnistria for January 2025, Moldova's Energy Ministry reported on Dec. 17, according to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

18 December 2024, 02:17 PM

Moldova declares state of emergency over Russian gas transit threat

The Moldovan parliament voted to declare a state of emergency for 60 days, starting Dec. 16, Reuteres wrote on Dec. 13.

13 December 2024, 07:55 AM

Russia's hybrid warfare tactics affecting Europe, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha warns

Russia's hybrid warfare tactics are extending beyond Ukraine and now targeting Europe, including Georgia, Moldova and Romania, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on Dec. 10.

11 December 2024, 04:50 PM

Moldova plans state of emergency as energy crisis looms over gas transit cutoff

The Moldovan government approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector, starting Dec. 16, pending parliamentary approval, NewsMaker reported on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 03:35 PM

Transnistria declares state of emergency over Russian gas supply risks

On Dec. 9, Vadym Krasnoselsky, leader of unrecognized Transnistria, declared a state of emergency due to risks of halted Russian gas supplies, Moldovan news outlet NewsMaker reported.

10 December 2024, 02:07 PM

Ukraine's November electricity imports drop by 9.4%, Poland and Slovakia lead supply

Ukraine reduced its electricity imports by 9.4% in November compared to October, totaling 165,000 MWh, according to a report by ExPro.

2 December 2024, 02:25 PM

Moldova gas supply faces uncertainty after 2025

Russian Gazprom is ready to continue supplying gas to the unrecognized Transnistrian Republic at a rate of 2 billion cubic meters per year even after Jan. 1, 2025, when the transit contract with Ukraine expires.

27 November 2024, 02:01 PM

Romania investigates presidential candidate for ties with Russian intelligence

Romania's Foreign Intelligence Service is requesting Ukraine and Moldova to declassify documents related to presidential candidate George Simion, seeking evidence of Simion's alleged meetings with Russian intelligence officers.

14 November 2024, 11:42 PM

Moldova condemns Russia for election interference and drone violations

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a protest note to newly appointed Russian Ambassador Oleh Ozerov over alleged Russian interference in elections and the downing of two Russian drones, the ministry's press service reported on Nov. 12.

12 November 2024, 06:34 PM

Certain Moldova border checkpoints temporarily halt operations

Some checkpoints on the Ukraine-Moldova border have temporarily suspended operations, halting transit, State Border Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 02:19 PM

Zelenskyy invites Sandu to Ukraine after election victory

On Nov. 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Maia Sandu, who won the presidential elections in Moldova.

4 November 2024, 08:46 PM

Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential election with 55%

Moldova's Central Election Commission has counted 100% of the ballots following the second round of the presidential election held on Nov. 3. President Maia Sandu won with 55.33% of the votes, according to the CEC data released on Nov. 4.

4 November 2024, 05:02 PM

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