Russia, Moldova and Breakaway Region

Russia says it is ready to provide gas to Transdniestria but needs action from Moldova
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to provide gas to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, but needed logistical support from Moldova to make that happen.
Russia reportedly considering buying gas in Europe for Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region
The Russian authorities and the leadership of Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria are reportedly exploring a plan to supply gas to the region through purchases on the European spot market, facilitated by an intermediary company,
Moldovan Breakaway Region Says Russia to Resume Gas Supplies
Russia plans to resume natural gas flows to Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria amid an energy crisis, according to Vadim Krasnoselsky, leader of the self-proclaimed republic.
Moldova's Separatist Enclave Hopes Russia Will Resume Gas Supplies Soon
Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region expects to receive Russian gas again soon to meet its needs, its leader Vadim Krasnoselsky said on Wednesday, two weeks into crippling power cuts in the Russian-backed enclave.
Can Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region weather the loss of Russian gas?
Moldovan citizens will vote this year in parliamentary elections. There is a risk that their vote will derail Chisinau's European course. Only time will tell how Europe will react, Vitalie Cojocari writes.
Transnistria to receive Russian gas as humanitarian aid, head of breakaway region says
Russia will resume gas supplies to Transnistria in the form of humanitarian aid, the head of the Moscow-controlled breakaway region said on Jan. 15, but those to the rest of Moldova will remain cut off.
Russia's Biggest Exports Could Soon Face Full Embargo in Europe: Report
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia to the European Union may be phased out by Brussels, according to Bloomberg.
Finland's Intelligence Chief Urges Vigilance Over Planned Russian Military Build-Up
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Planned Russian military reforms that would increase Moscow's troop numbers by 30% are a threat to NATO and should be met with vigilance, the chief of Finland's military ...
US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage
With just days left before handing over the keys to the US government, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort ...
Ukraine's Army Now Larger Than Russia's: Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine's army is larger than Russia's, but will it be enough to sustain the war effort as ...
Russia's Gazprom weighs slashing HQ jobs after losing most sales to Europe
Gazprom is considering cutting about 40% of its headquarters staff - more than 1,500 job cuts - as the Russian gas giant ...
NATO boss to Europe: Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members have to boost spending. If not Europeans should "get out your Russian language ...
Russia Accuses Kyiv of Targeting Its Last Remaining Gas Link to Europe
The Turkish Stream pipeline enabled Russia to avoid using Ukraine as a transit country when exporting natural gas to Europe, ...
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Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called ...
A Wider War Has Already Started in Europe
Still, the official announcement declined to use the word war to characterize Moscow’s activities outside Ukraine. Instead, ...
Russia Warns Europe Will 'Pay the Price' for Ukraine Cutting Off Gas
Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed the U.S. for the decision, saying it will impact "the standard of living of European ...