Zelenskiy, Moldova's Sandu discuss Ukrainian coal to ease Transdniestria energy crisis
(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday discussed using Ukrainian coal to ease the energy crisis which has subjected Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region to blackouts and a heating shortage.
Ukraine to help Moldova amid worsening energy crisis
"An important task now is to help Moldova overcome its energy challenges and prevent Moscow from stirring up social tensions. ... We are ready to help," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 8.
Ukraine ready to aid Moldova in overcoming energy crisis — Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy made the statement after a phone call with Moldovan President Maia Sandu earlier the same day. “Of course, the main goal is to help Moldova through this difficult period of energy challenges and prevent Moscow from inciting social unrest,
Russia’s Energy Cutoff of Moldova: Crisis or Opportunity
The move was connected with, but not required by, the expiration at the end of 2024 of Russia’s contract with Ukraine for transit of natural gas to Europe. The looming energy crisis is likely to have a strong negative effect on Moldova’s ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in parliamentary elections due in the second half of 2025.
Coal Power: A Lifeline Amid Moldova's Energy Crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Moldovan President Maia Sandu discussed using Ukrainian coal to mitigate Moldova's energy crisis affecting Transdniestria. The crisis arose after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Moldova's Sandu discuss Ukrainian coal to ease Transdniestria energy crisis
"We are ready to assist Moldova, including with coal supplies," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address after discussing the crisis with Sandu by telephone. Sandu, in a statement issued on the presidential website,
Zelenskyy agrees with Moldovan President Sandu to jointly address energy crisis in Transnistria
Presidents of Ukraine and Moldova Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Maia Sandu agreed in a telephone conversation on 8 January to coordinate joint actions to address the energy shortage in the breakaway Transnistria region.
Energy Diplomacy: Ukraine and Moldova Collaborate Amidst Crisis
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and Moldovan President Sandu discussed utilizing Ukrainian coal to tackle Moldova's energy crisis, which has impacted the Transdniestria region. This development arises amid strained relations with Russia,
Moldova braces for energy crisis after Russia halts gas supply amid winter freeze
Russian-owned gas giant Gazprom announced in December it would halt gas supplies to Moldova over a dispute over an alleged ...
Moldova Region’s Energy Crisis Worsens as Water Supply Disrupted
The energy crisis in Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria has deepened, with residents now facing ...
Crude Oil Prices1d
Transdniester Gas Crisis: Moldova Steps In as Russia Cuts Supply
Moldova provides energy aid to Transdniester as the breakaway region faces a gas cutoff amid a dispute between Russia and ...
Moldova braces for energy crisis as Russia halts gas supplies
Moldovan leaders have implemented energy-saving measures and assured residents of temporary gas reserves, but fears of a ...
BBC7d
Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends
On New Year's Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a "historic" day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia's Gazprom has halted the return flow of ...
Moldova does not mind if Kyiv helps Transnistria with energy to "knock down" Russian propaganda
Moldova would not object to Ukraine's proposal to help unrecognised Transnistria in the face of the energy crisis in order to ...
devdiscourse2d
Crisis in Transdniestria: A Tale of Gas, Geopolitics, and Power Struggles
The escalating energy crisis in Moldova's separatist region of Transdniestria has left communities without gas and heat, amid ...