The decision of the Russian Gazprom to cut off gas supplies to Moldova is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in the country, according to a joint statement by the Nordic countries. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, UNN reports.
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Nordic countries (NB8, including Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Estonia) announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies.
We note Gazprom's decision to cut off gas supplies to Moldova from January 1, 2025. These actions are aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova
The North Baltic Eight praised the actions of the Moldovan authorities to ensure the stability of gas and electricity supplies in the current circumstances and announced their intention to increase international assistance to Moldova.
The document notes that recent infrastructure improvements and increased transmission capacity have significantly increased Moldova's resilience to external energy pressures, reflecting the country's commitment to strengthening its energy security.
We remain committed to supporting Moldova in addressing its current energy challenges and advancing energy sector reform. These efforts are important not only for Moldova's sustainable development, but also for the stability of the entire region, especially in light of Europe's broader energy security goals and Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine
"We will work with the European Commission and other key partners to be prepared to increase international assistance to Moldova," the document also states.
Recall
After the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Transnistria was left without supplies, and Moldova switched to alternative energy sources. The right bank receives 52% of its electricity from Romania, 45% from local sources.
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