Moldova Faces Energy Crisis Amid Gas Shortages Residents in Copanca, Moldova face challenges due to gas shortages and electrical outages amid a Russia-Moldova gas dispute, highlighting complex geopoliti... Top News · Jan 10, 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 by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025
Ukraine closure of Gazprom pipeline to Europe hurts Russia’s war effort but leaves Transnistrians in the cold Kyiv has finally turned off Russia’s gas supply to Europe, ending a source of income that helped pay for Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The decades-old deal, which allowed the transit of natural gas produced by Russian energy giant Gazprom through Ukraine, ended at midnight on December 31, shutting down Russia’s… The Conversation · Jan 3, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt? Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Transnistria Cuts Heating Amid Gas Supply Disruption Transnistria cuts heating and hot water supplies due to gas disruption, leaving residents without essential utilities. Top News · Jan 1, 2025
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires Ukraine president hails ‘one of Moscow’s biggest defeats’ as deal’s end brings power cuts in breakaway Moldovan region The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
Ukraine halts Russian gas supplies to Europe after transit deal expires Russia’s Gazprom said that it “has no technical and legal possibility” of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv’s refusal to extend the deal The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
End Of Russian Gas Via Ukraine Sparks Unease In Eastern Europe Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation. International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025
Moldova Braces For Energy Crisis Amid Gas Supply Halt Moldova faces potential energy crisis as Gazprom plans to halt gas supplies over disputed debt, impacting heating and electricity. Concerns rise in Chisina... Top News · Dec 31, 2024
'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies Moldovans are bracing for a difficult winter ahead as a looming energy shortage could leave them without enough energy The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russia must give clearer explanation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, Zelenskyy says Moscow has confirmed its air defences were repelling Ukrainian drones at the time of plane’s flight but has not admitted it shot it down. What we know on day 1,040 The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024
Russia's Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting Jan. 1 Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting on Jan. 1, citing alleged unpaid debt by the east European country The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024 Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova? Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 Moldova Declares Emergency Ahead Of Expected Russia Gas Cuts Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to the power station that supplies a majority of its electricity could trigger blackouts.
Top News · Dec 13, 2024 Moldova Votes For State Of Emergency Over Gas Supply Moldova declares state of emergency in energy sector due to potential gas supply disruptions from Russia, highlighting geopolitical challenges and efforts ...
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024 Career we go: a look at footballers who played here, there and everywhere From a nightmare spell in Moldova to drawing a blank in Houston, some players enjoyed a unique professional life
Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024 Moldova formally protests alleged Russian election meddling Chisinau accuses Moscow of undermining democratic process and condemned drones flown over its territory.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024 Even among artists in exile, the myth of Russian cultural supremacy lives on Many liberal Russians shelter in states once part of the Soviet Union. It’s time that they learned to respect the cultures and languages their nation has so long suppressed
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024 How Moldovans bravely fought off Russian election meddling – and stood up for democracy Journalists and police challenged disinformation, intimidation and cash-for-vote schemes, while huge numbers turned up to vote, says journalist and writer Paula Erizanu
Top News · Nov 4, 2024 Moldova's Pro-Western President Maia Sandu Wins Record-Breaking Election Moldova's pivotal presidential runoff, marred by Russian interference, sees pro-Western President Maia Sandu secure victory with diaspora support.
Top News · Nov 4, 2024 Moldova's President Sandu Wins Election Amid Russian Interference Pro-EU president Maia Sandu wins Moldova's election amid Russian concerns. Regional tensions and security risks persist in the region.
International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024 Moldova's Pro-Western President Wins Reelection Despite Alleged Russian Meddling The campaign was marked by repeated allegations that Russia and a fugitive Moldovan tycoon were trying to influence the outcome.