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War in Ukraine
Tensions Rise Between Moldova and Russia as Transnistria Fears Electricity Collapse
The tiny separatist republic bordering Ukraine has been unable to provide heating and hot water to residents since January 1, when Moscow cut off gas supplies to Moldova over a financial dispute.
Jan. 7, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Kremlin Is Freezing Transnistria to Cast Shadow on Moldova’s Elections, to Win Gas Transit Back
Russia decided to stop the gas supply to Transnistria despite providing it over the last 30 years and not complaining about debt from the unrecognized state.
Jan. 7, 2025
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Transnistria Freezes after Ukrainian Gas Transit Ends
The transit of Russian gas through Ukrainian pipelines to Europe came to an end at the start of the new year after Kyiv refused to negotiate an extension of contracts with Moscow.
Jan. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Transnistria Halts Gas Supplies as Ukraine Transit Deal Runs Out
Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transdniestria region on Sunday cut off gas supplies to several state institutions as a deal allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine comes to an end.
Dec. 30, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Russia’s Plan for Moldova: a Test of Western Resolve
Moscow’s playbook for re-establishing its dominance is no secret: destabilize Europe and NATO so that they suffer from paralysis. That way Russia can coerce and control states fearing chaos.
Dec. 28, 2024
Russia
Russia Tries to Sabotage Moldova’s European Ambitions as It Did for Georgia and Belarus
Kyiv Post's correspondent analyzes the outcome of Moldova’s European integration referendum and how Russia almost succeeded in derailing Chisinau's move toward a closer relationship with the West.
Oct. 22, 2024
Belarus
Transnistrian Tanks Seen with Anti-Drone Grills
The Transnistrian Ministry of Defense of the Moldovan Republic reported that it had begun to fit its tank fleet with anti-drone systems, based on Russian experience in Ukraine.
Aug. 20, 2024