Moldova facing security crisis - PM says

Chisinau, Jan. 4 /MOLDPRES/- Moldova is facing a security crisis after tens of thousands of residents in the Transnistrian region ran out of natural gas. Prime Minister Dorin Recean made the statement in this regard.

The official emphasized that Russia has "betrayed" and "isolated" the Transnistrian region, thus showing "the inevitable outcome for all its allies."

"By jeopardizing the future of the protectorate it has supported for three decades in an effort to destabilize Moldova, Russia is revealing the inevitable outcome for all its allies - betrayal and isolation. We are treating the situation as a security crisis aimed at allowing pro-Russian forces to return to power in Moldova and turn our territory into a weapon against Ukraine," Recean said.

The official noted that Chisinau government is ready to help the Transnistrian region. Thus, alternative energy solutions such as biomass systems, generators, humanitarian aid and essential medical supplies are ready for delivery. The Prime Minister also stated that Moldova will cover its energy needs with domestic production and imports.

As of January 1, 2025, the Cuciurgan power plant is no longer supplying electricity to the right bank of the Dniester, after the Russian Gazprom stopped gas deliveries.

Under these circumstances, the Chisinau authorities have announced that in January, Moldova's electricity consumption needs (on the right bank of the Dniester) will be met by local production and imports from Romania.

According to forecasts, the thermal power plants in Chisinau and Balti will provide about 28% of consumption. Renewable energy will make up another 10%. The remaining 62% of electricity needs will be imported from Romania.