Contents tagged with Moldova
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Russia pledges gas supplies amid energy crisis in breakaway Transnistria
Russia has expressed its readiness to supply gas to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria, escalating a tense energy standoff in Eastern Europe. Moscow is prepared to assist Transnistria, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists when asked whether Russia is planning to purchase gas for Transnistria from the European spot market.
Peskov stated that practical steps should be taken to ensure the delivery of gas and procurement by Moldova. “As of now, we have not heard any …
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Energy crisis in Transnistria: Russia's gas cutoff leaves thousands struggling in winter cold
Moscow has cut off gas supplies to Moldova, leaving the occupied Transnistria region without heating, hot water, and partially without electricity.
As of January 1, Russia halted its gas delivery to Moldova, triggering a severe humanitarian crisis in the unrecognized "Transnistrian Republic."
The suspension of gas supplies has left Russian-occupied Transnistria without heating, hot water, and partly in the dark during the peak of winter. Rolling blackouts were introduced on January 3, as …
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Moldova denies Russian claims of plot to seize power station amid energy dispute
Russian intelligence has reported alleged plans for Moldova to initiate a military operation to capture a power station—Moldavskaya GRES—prompted by issues regarding the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Moldova. The Russian media, further disseminated by state propagandists, quoted the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleging that Moldovan President Maia Sandu ordered preparations for a forcible seizure of the power station. In response, Chișinău categorically dismissed …
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Moldovan police uncover $24 million voter bribery scheme allegedly linked to Russia
Viorel Černeuțanu, head of the General Inspectorate of the Moldovan Police, stated that over $24 million were allegedly transferred from Russia to Moldova via the "Promsvyazbank" app in October to bribe voters during elections and a referendum. Law enforcement points fingers at fugitive pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor for involvement in this scheme.
Reports indicate that in September, the transfer amount was already significant, reaching $15 million. The app was used to facilitate the …
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Authorities in Moldova brace for potential mass protests amid alleged Russian-backed destabilization efforts
Moldovan authorities are on high alert as they prepare for possible mass protests within the country, according to a briefing by Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate.
Cernăuțeanu revealed that a group of 20 individuals had received specialized training in Russia, traveling there regularly since July. In total, over 300 people have undergone training. Four members of this group were detained at the border and are under arrest for 30 days. The training reportedly involved …
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Ukrainian Security Service detains key Kremlin propagandist in Moldova
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in conjunction with international partners and the State Border Guard Service, has detained Dmitry Chistilin, a Ukrainian citizen and Kremlin ideologist, in Moldova. Since 2016, Chistilin has been publishing a series of "analytical materials" justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and advocating for the "integration" of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories into the Russian Federation.
SBU reported that Chistilin was apprehended during a special …
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Russian FSB Chief accuses West of inciting conflict in Moldova and Baltic States
Russian FSB Chief Alexander Bortnikov has accused the West of inciting conflict, claiming it could lead to war against Moldova and the Baltic states. Speaking at the 55th meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS, Bortnikov alleged that the West's "hostile actions" are escalating tensions, with possibilities ranging from an invasion of Belarus to addressing the Transnistrian issue, reports RIA Novosti.
Bortnikov claimed without providing evidence that …
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Fire Shield-2024 multinational military exercises begin in Moldova
The multinational military exercises "Fire Shield-2024" began in Moldova on Monday, August 5, involving military personnel from the United States and Romania, as reported by Point. The exercises aim to enhance operational capabilities and improve the interoperability of forces.
The Moldovan National Army's artillery and military-technical units will participate in the exercises. The maneuvers, which have been a staple in Moldova since 2015, will continue until August 23 this year.
In related …
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Former Moldovan Chief of Staff Igor Gorgan accused of providing intelligence to Russia
Igor Gorgan, the former Chief of Staff of Moldova, reportedly transmitted secret information to Russian military intelligence on a regular basis. This included details about the political situation in Moldova and information on visits from Ukrainian Ministry of Defense officials who were procuring military equipment and ammunition for their armed forces. The allegations were reported by The Insider, an online publication that collaborated with the Moldovan outlet "Little Country" to gain access …
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Moldovan Parliament condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Parliament of Moldova approved a declaration condemning Russia’s “full-scale unprovoked invasion” of Ukraine.
“Since 2014, Russia has been waging an unprovoked and unjustified aggressive war against Ukraine, which since 2022 has grown into a full-scale one. The declaration emphasizes that Russia's actions are war crimes and a gross violation of the principles of international law. The Russian Federation is called upon to stop the war and withdraw forces from the territory of Ukraine to the …