Transnistria

Chisinau will provide Transnistria with 3 million cubic meters of gas to maintain pressure in the system. The EU will allocate 30 million euros to purchase gas for electricity generation in the region.

Ukraine can supply coal to Moldova to provide electricity, Zelenskiy says after meeting with Sandu. Ukraine is ready to provide coal at a low price or for free in exchange for electricity.

Putin declares his readiness to negotiate with the United States over the war in Ukraine, but demands Ukraine's complete surrender. The Kremlin refuses to compromise on the demands made at the end of 2021.

Transnistrian authorities have accepted a proposal to supply gas through Moldovagaz. The decision was made after Gazprom announced that it would stop supplying gas from 2025.

Maia Sandu announced her readiness to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Transnistria to overcome the energy crisis.

The head of the unrecognized Transnistrian Republic has announced the resumption of Russian gas supplies as humanitarian aid. The supply volumes are to cover the needs of the population, heat and power industry, and industrial enterprises in the region.

Ukrainian rescuers are ready to help fight fires in California. Ukraine also offers Moldova help with coal supplies for Transnistria.

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's Charge d'Affaires due to disinformation statements about the energy crisis in Transnistria. The diplomat was told that statements that undermine the country's stability are unacceptable.

The European Commission has called on Transnistria to stop blocking Moldova's proposals for alternative energy sources. The region was left without heating after Russian gas supplies were cut off due to the end of the transit agreement.

An energy crisis emerged in Transnistria after the termination of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine. Seventy-two thousand houses were left without gas supply, and 1,500 high-rise buildings lost heating and hot water.

On January 3, Transnistria will introduce hour-long power cuts due to excessive consumption. The restrictions will affect Tiraspol, Ribnita, Bender and other settlements from 18:00 to 22:00.

The National Agency of Moldova has approved new utility tariffs. The cost of heat will increase to 2,510 lei per gigacalorie, and electricity will rise by 65-75%.

“Tiraspoltransgaz” stopped supplying gas to a number of settlements controlled by Chisinau. Residential houses, boiler houses, schools, hospitals and state institutions were left without gas supply.

Moldova was granted the right to increase its electricity import quota from the EU from 315 MW to 600 MW. This is possible provided that the electricity is not used by other importers.

The Moldovan TPP in Transnistria has stopped supplying electricity to the right bank of the Dniester and switched to coal fuel. Stocks of Donetsk coal will be sufficient for 50 days to meet the humanitarian needs of the region.

From January 1, 2025, the supply of heat and hot water in Transnistria is stopped due to the interruption of Russian gas supplies. The shutdown will affect all facilities, except for medical institutions with stationary stay.

The separatist authorities of Transnistria have cut off gas supplies to 12 state institutions due to the upcoming cessation of transit from Russia. “Gazprom plans to stop gas exports to Moldova on January 1 due to debts.

Moldova's prime minister has declared that he does not recognize the debt to Gazprom, which plans to cut off gas supplies in 2025. The country has diversified its gas sources and is considering applying to international arbitration.

“Gazprom has announced that it will stop supplying gas to Moldova from January 1, 2025, due to alleged debts. Prime Minister Dorin Recean said the country was ready for this and had alternative sources of supply.

“Gazprom will stop supplying gas to Moldova on January 1, 2025, due to non-payment of debts. This could lead to an energy crisis in the country and force it to buy electricity at higher prices.

Russian intelligence claims that Moldova is preparing a military operation in Transnistria on the orders of Maia Sandu. Chisinau denies these accusations, calling them another disinformation campaign.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the “protection of citizens” in Transnistria due to the possible termination of gas supplies through Ukraine. Moldova accuses Moscow of gas blackmail and is looking for alternative supply routes.

The president of the unrecognized PMR signed a decree on the introduction of an economic emergency due to the threat of stopping Russian gas supplies. The decree provides for a special regime for gas purchases and restrictions on economic activity for 30 days.

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko spoke about the improvement of control on Ukraine's borders with the EU and Moldova. Over the past year, 2,500 criminal groups involved in organizing illegal border crossings were eliminated.

More than 1. 5 million people voted in the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. Voters aged 66-75 were the most active, and the turnout abroad exceeded the first round.

Ihor Grosu announced the organized mobilization of voters from Transnistria and vote buying in the presidential elections in Moldova. Mass transportation of voters by charter flights from Belarus and Turkey was recorded.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova has announced russia's attempts to disrupt the elections and the referendum on the EU. According to her, the Kremlin has spent more than 100 million euros on disinformation, destabilization, and bribing voters.

Unrecognized Transnistria has announced its intention to hold its own referendum on its attitude toward the EU. This is a reaction to Moldova's plans to hold a constitutional referendum on joining the European Union without taking into account the votes of Transnistrians.

Andriy Sybiga met with Mihai Popsza in Chisinau. They discussed steps to accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU, countering Russian disinformation, and strengthening good neighborly relations between the two countries.

The coming winter will be the most serious test for Ukraine due to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. The IEA predicts an electricity shortage of up to 6 GW and proposes measures to ensure energy security.