Moldova will face any difficulties that may arise due to the Kremlin’s decision, the head of government assured.
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean condemned the decision of Russian Gazprom to stop gas supplies from January 1, 2025. NewsMaker reported this on Saturday, December 28th.
“This decision reaffirms the Kremlin’s desire to leave the residents of the Transnistrian region without light and heat in the depths of winter. Russia is using energy as a political weapon and is holding the residents of Transnistria hostage. recognizes any debts it has denied in the international audit,” Rechan said.
He assured that Moldova will deal with any difficulties that may arise due to the Kremlin’s decision.
“Moldova has diversified sources of gas supplies to reduce dependence on the Right Bank We will continue to ensure gas supplies from other sources and protect vulnerable categories of consumers arbitration, to protect national interests and demand compensation for Kremlin decisions that cause economic damage and endanger the safety of citizens,” Recan said.
In turn, acting The head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban, said that his company “noticed” Gazprom’s decision. He noted that “we have contracted the necessary volumes of gas that fully cover all consumption in the Right Bank until the end of March 2025.”
Earlier on Saturday, Gazprom announced that from January 1 it will stop gas supplies to Moldova due to alleged non-fulfillment of payment obligations under an existing contract.
The day before it became known that Moldova limits electricity consumption, especially during peak hours. At the same time, earlier in December a state of emergency was declared in Moldova for 60 days. It aims to allow the government to respond quickly and limit energy exports.
Source: korrespondent
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