Gazprom announced today that it will suspend gas exports to Moldova from January 1, 2025 due to unpaid debt.
Gazprom's decision comes days before the complete suspension of Russian gas exports through Ukraine to Europe, where it flows to Slovakia, Austria, Hungary and Italy, after the existing transit agreement with Ukraine expires on December 31. Moldova will be the most affected by this suspension.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean condemned Russia's decision, saying residents would be left without electricity and heating. He accused Russia of using energy as a weapon and announced that Moldova would consider legal remedies, including international arbitration.
Russia, which supplies Moldova with about two billion cubic meters of gas a year via Ukraine, is demanding $709 million in debt, but official Chisinau says it owes only $8.6 million.
Two and a half million Moldovans are bracing for long power outages since Ukraine announced the termination of its gas transit contract with Gazprom. (A2 Televizion)
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