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Articles with tag "Moldova"

Transnistria Extends Energy Emergency Despite Renewed Gas Supplies

Moldova began supplying EU-funded gas to Transnistria on Saturday as part of an initial emergency aid package of $31 million.

EU to Provide Moldova With $258M to Strengthen Energy Security

The aid is part of a two-year plan aimed at reducing Moldova’s dependence on Russian energy and integrating the country into the EU energy market.
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Moldova Approves 3M Cubic Meter Gas ‘Loan’ to Transnistria

Transnistria’s Kremlin-backed leader said the gas could reach the region by the end of the week.
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Tense Moldovan Election Puts a Spotlight on Pro-Russian Region of Gagauzia

Moldova’s EU referendum and presidential election underscore a growing divide between Gagauzia’s population and Chisinau’s European aspirations.
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Moldovan President Visits Ukraine for Energy, Security Talks

With Ukraine's struggle against a Russian invasion nearly in its third year, Moldova is afraid the conflict could expand onto its territory.
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Protesters in Transnistria Demand Gas Supplies From Moldova Amid Energy Crisis

Demonstrators chanted, “Moldova, let the gas in!” and held signs reading, “No to the genocide of the Transnistrian people!”
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Transnistria Ready to Buy Gas From Moldova, Kremlin-Backed Leader Says

Transnistria’s energy company, TiraspolTransGaz, informed Moldovagaz of its intent to pay in full, though no timeline was given for when supplies would...
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Russia Will Send ‘Humanitarian’ Gas Supplies to Transnistria, Moscow-Backed Leader Says

The head of the separatist region did not specify when gas supplies would be restored, saying only that “technical details” are still being worked...
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‘Everything Depends on Moscow’: In Separatist Transnistria, Residents Await End to Sweeping Energy Crisis

A Tiraspol resident undergoing cancer treatment said she did not know how she would manage if the temperature drops further.
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Transnistria Appeals to Russia Amid Worsening Energy Crisis

Officials in the breakaway Moldovan region warned that the economy is on the brink of collapse, as residents warm their homes by burning wood and using...
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Transnistria Says It Has Less Than a Month of Gas Left

The announcement comes as authorities have made free firewood available while telling residents to dress warmly, gather in a single room and seal windows...
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Tensions Rise Between Moldova and Russia as Transnistria Fears Electricity Collapse

The tiny breakaway republic bordering Ukraine has been unable to provide heating and hot water to residents since Moscow cut off gas supplies to Moldova...
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Russian Gas Cut-Off Sparks More Blackouts in Breakaway Moldovan Region

The tiny breakaway republic bordering Ukraine has been unable to provide heating and hot water to its residents since Wednesday.
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Russian Gas Halt Leaves Transnistria Without Heating Amid Winter Freeze

Local energy authorities said restoring heating and hot water could take up to 14 days and require access to customers’ homes.
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Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Ahead of Expected Russian Gas Cutoff

The move follows Ukraine’s announcement that it will end a transit deal allowing Russian gas to flow to Europe, including Moldova, after Dec. 31.
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Kremlin Calls Moldovan Presidential Election ‘Undemocratic’ and ‘Unfair’

Moscow accused Moldovan authorities of blocking thousands of citizens living in Russia and the breakaway region of Transnistria.
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‘Wake-Up Call’: Moldova Narrowly Votes for EU Accession Amid Alleged Widespread Russian Interference

Following a dramatic day of voting, Moldovans appear divided over their country's future.
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Kremlin Says Moldova’s Election Results ‘Raise Questions,’ Denies Meddling Claims

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that Moldovan authorities were stifling opposition and working to prevent a free and fair election from taking place.
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'A Pivotal Moment': Moldovans to Decide on European Future in Presidential Election, EU Referendum

The diaspora vote is set to play a crucial role in determining Moldova's path toward European integration or shifting to a more Russia-aligned future.
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Moldova Says Russia Planning to Illegally Bus In Voters to Moscow Polling Stations

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry said it was alarmed by reports of Russia allegedly preparing to “artificially create the impression of overcrowding” this...
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