EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova
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EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Moscow blames Ukraine for halting gas transit and Moldova for financial spat; Chisinau suspects Russia of seeking to influence upcoming elections. Russia is using “gas as a weapon” in waging a “hybrid war” against the small southeast European country, Kaja Kallas said late on Tuesday, pledging the bloc’s support. Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, which enjoys strong links with Moscow, has been without gas since the beginning of the year amid a financial spat between Chisinau and Russia’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom. “Russia continues to use gas as a weapon and once again Moldova is a target of its hybrid warfare,” Kallas wrote overnight on social media platform X. “Thanks to EU support Moldova remains resilient and well-connected to European energy networks.” Russia continues to use gas as a weapon and once again Moldova is a target of its hybrid warfare.

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'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies
1 week, 2 days ago

'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

The Independent  

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Russia’s Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting January 1
1 week, 4 days ago

Russia’s Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting January 1

Live Mint  

Moscow, Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom said on Saturday it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting on January 1, citing alleged unpaid debt by the European Union candidate country, which has brought in emergency measures as it braces for power cuts. Gazprom has said Moldova owes close to USD 709 million for past gas supplies, a figure fiercely disputed …

Russia's Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting Jan. 1
1 week, 4 days ago

Russia's Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting Jan. 1

The Independent  

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Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s parliament on Friday voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter. Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said his country faces an “exceptional situation” in which Moscow could deliberately weaponize energy flows to destabilize …

The 'Most Vulnerable Country' To Russian ‘Blackmail’ Braces For Trump’s Return
1 month, 1 week ago

The 'Most Vulnerable Country' To Russian ‘Blackmail’ Braces For Trump’s Return

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Europe is bracing for another energy crisis this winter, teeing up a high-stakes early test of how a newly inaugurated Trump administration will attempt to balance efforts to reset relations with Russia against the needs of U.S. allies seeking fuel to stay warm during what’s forecast to be an unusually cold season. Few places will feel the …

Moldova Narrowly Votes to Join the EU
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Moldova Narrowly Votes to Join the EU

Bloomberg  

A narrow vote in favor of opening a path to EU membership in the tiny economy of Moldova highlights Russia’s influence that remains strong in the region. The former Soviet republic sought to break the Kremlin’s decade’s-long grip, but the tight margin of just 13,000 in the vote shows the challenges facing President Maia Sandu in integrating the country into …

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — The past two years have been the hardest and most tumultuous for European Union candidate Moldova in more than three decades as it faces threats from Russia in multiple spheres of public life, the country’s foreign minister says. Moldovan officials have repeatedly accused Russia of conducting a “hybrid war” against the country — funding anti-government protests, meddling …

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova
1 year, 8 months ago

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Molovata Noua, Moldova – Memories of March 1992 weigh heavily on Alexandra Besleaga. Today Moldova – a former Soviet Republic of 2.6 million people – has become an increasingly visible sideshow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Moscow is also accused of trying to destabilise Moldova within the next decade and bring it back within Russia’s sphere of influence. In the …

As war rages in Ukraine, is Moldova on the brink of conflict?
1 year, 9 months ago

As war rages in Ukraine, is Moldova on the brink of conflict?

Al Jazeera  

Russia says the West wants to turn Moldova against Moscow as Ukraine claims the Kremlin wants to control the small landlocked nation. Moldova faces a “civil conflict”, pro-Russian forces say, while their pro-Western opponents call the crises a “hybrid war” instigated by Moscow to force the nation of 2.6 million back into the Kremlin’s political orbit. “Moldova is one of …

US to help Moldova fight Russia's destabilization efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

US to help Moldova fight Russia's destabilization efforts

India Today  

The United States accused Russia on Friday of seeking to destabilize Moldova and said it would help the Eastern European country fight off such attempts by sharing information and providing other assistance, the White House said. The United States agrees with Moldovan President Maia Sandu's view that there is no imminent military threat from Russia but shares her concern that …

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Moldova has accused Russia of seeking to derail its EU candidacy, as the war in Ukraine rages. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, tensions in Moldova have risen periodically, especially because of a Kremlin-backed breakaway region on its eastern border where Russia has stationed about 1,500 troops. On Tuesday, Russia slapped down as “completely unfounded” the accusations that Moscow …

Moldova govt collapses amid economic turmoil, Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldova govt collapses amid economic turmoil, Russia-Ukraine war

Live Mint  

As the Ukraine war rages on, tiny Moldova has found itself at the centre of diplomatic intrigue, facing the spillover effects of Russia's war with its neighbour. The country's pro-Western government resigned on Friday after a turbulent 18 months in power marked by economic turmoil and the effects of the war. The development also came mere days after Russian Foreign …

Moldova: Controlled detonations carried out on rocket debris
1 year, 11 months ago

Moldova: Controlled detonations carried out on rocket debris

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Authorities in Moldova said Sunday that specialist teams have carried out “controlled detonations” of explosives that were discovered in parts of rocket debris that border officials found in a northern village near the country’s border with Ukraine. Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement that an on-site investigation turned up about 80 kilograms of explosives …

Ukraine denies withholding Russian gas meant for Moldova
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine denies withholding Russian gas meant for Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine also said Moscow was using gas as a ‘political’ tool after Russia’s Gazprom accused Kyiv of withholding volumes of it. Ukraine denied an assertion by Russian state gas company Gazprom that Ukraine had withheld gas meant for Moldova, and accused Russia of using gas as a political tool to limit supplies to Europe. Accusing Ukraine of keeping volumes of …

100M euros pledged to Moldova, hit hard by war in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

100M euros pledged to Moldova, hit hard by war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said more than 100 million euros were raised at a donors conference Monday to help assist Europe’s poorest country, Moldova, which is suffering massive blackouts, an acute energy crisis, heavy refugee flows and potential security threats from the war in neighboring Ukraine. France’s Macron vowed on Monday to continue helping Moldova and said that …

Russian strikes on Ukraine spotlight Moldova’s energy woes
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine spotlight Moldova’s energy woes

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Massive blackouts that temporarily hit more than a half-dozen cities across Moldova this week highlighted the impact Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on Europe’s poorest country. “Every deadly bomb dropped on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure has direct consequences for the people of our country,” Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said after Russia’s latest missile strikes …

EU pledges $250M to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

EU pledges $250M to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid an official visit to Moldova Thursday, where she announced a 250 million-euro support package to help the small nation overcome an acute winter energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. “European solidarity with the Republic of Moldova is unshakable,” von der Leyen said at a news conference in …

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West
2 years, 2 months ago

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — President Maia Sandu of Moldova pledged Tuesday to keep her country on a pro-Western course and as a firm supporter of Ukraine despite struggling under pressure of what she called Russia’s energy and political “blackmail.” “I want everyone to know that Moldova choses to be free and continue on its European path no matter what the circumstances,” …

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West
2 years, 2 months ago

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Maia Sandu of Moldova pledged Tuesday to keep her …

Bomb threats put tiny Moldova, Ukraine’s neighbor, on edge
2 years, 4 months ago

Bomb threats put tiny Moldova, Ukraine’s neighbor, on edge

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — For tiny Moldova, an impoverished, landlocked nation that borders war-torn Ukraine but isn’t in the European Union or NATO, it’s been another week plagued by bomb threats. Since the beginning of July, Moldova has received nearly 60 bomb threats — with more than 15 reported so far this week — at locations ranging from the capital’s city …

European Union agrees to partial embargo on Russian oil as part of Ukraine invasion sanctions
2 years, 7 months ago

European Union agrees to partial embargo on Russian oil as part of Ukraine invasion sanctions

ABC  

European Union leaders handed Hungary concessions to agree an oil embargo on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sealing a deal in the wee hours on Tuesday, local time, that aims to cut 90 per cent of Russia's crude imports into the bloc by the end of the year. Key points: Embargo aims to hit Russian ability to finance war …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 77
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 77

Al Jazeera  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 77th day, we take a look at the main developments. Two US senators introduced a resolution to list Russia as a “state sponsor of terrorism”, citing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and prior support for fighters in Syria and Chechnya. Energy Ukraine’s main gas system operator announced it will stop the flow of gas through …

EU to ‘significantly increase’ military aid to Moldova
2 years, 8 months ago

EU to ‘significantly increase’ military aid to Moldova

Al Jazeera  

European Council President Michel says he backs Moldova’s bid to become an EU member state. European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to raise the European Union’s military aid to Moldova, a neighbouring country to Ukraine where tensions are rising following a series of explosions in a pro-Russia separatist region. “This year we plan to significantly increase our support to …

EU says will not bend to gas 'blackmail' as Russia invades deeper into Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

EU says will not bend to gas 'blackmail' as Russia invades deeper into Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued his own warning, saying that if Western forces intervene in Ukraine, they will face a ’lightning-fast’ military response Brussels: The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to “blackmail” over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. Russia’s defence ministry, meanwhile, said its forces had …

Moldova Blasts Spark Fears That War On Ukraine Could Expand To Its Neighbours
2 years, 8 months ago

Moldova Blasts Spark Fears That War On Ukraine Could Expand To Its Neighbours

News 18  

Concerns that the Ukraine war could escalate into a wider conflict grew on Tuesday as Kyiv accused Moscow of trying to create unrest in a Russian-backed separatist region of Moldova. The claim triggered alarm that Moldova could be Russia’s next target as Moscow used the same “false flag” argument after launching its bloody invasion of Ukraine on February 24. “If …

Russia, Ukraine escalate ‘gas war’ as Europe draws ‘map of fear’
5 years, 1 month ago

Russia, Ukraine escalate ‘gas war’ as Europe draws ‘map of fear’

Al Jazeera  

Concerns are mounting that Moscow may turn off the gas taps in the depths of winter. Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine has won a legal battle against Russia in a perennial “gas war”, whose impact has had a literal chilling effect on parts of Europe with wintertime disruptions of natural gas supplies. “Market mechanisms did what politicians could achieve in decades …

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