Moldova has already diversified its gas supply sources and is ready to protect its citizens. The government is also considering going to international arbitration to protect its national interests and receive compensation for Russia's actions.
This was reported by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, UNN reports.
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Today, Gazprom notified its controlled subsidiary Moldovagaz that it will stop supplying natural gas from January 1, 2025, 08:00 Moscow time, citing “Moldovagaz's systematic failure to fulfill its payment obligations. This decision once again confirms the Kremlin's intention to leave the residents of the Transnistrian region without light and heat in the middle of winter. Russia is using energy as a political weapon, turning the population of the Transnistrian region, which it controls through its illegally deployed army, into hostages
Dorin Rechan condemned such “repressive tactics” and reiterated that he does not recognize any alleged debt that has been invalidated by an international audit.
The Republic of Moldova has diversified its gas supply sources to reduce dependence on a single supplier for the right bank. Our country is ready to cope with any situation that may arise as a result of the Kremlin's decision. We will continue to ensure gas supplies from other sources and protect vulnerable consumers
The Moldovan government will carefully consider legal options, including the possibility of applying to international arbitration, to protect national interests and obtain compensation for the Kremlin's decisions that cause economic damage and affect the security of the country's citizens.
Recall
The Russian energy company Gazprom will stop supplying to Moldova because of the country's debt.