The Russian Federation is responsible for the energy crisis on the left bank of the Nistru River, reiterated the spokesperson of the Moldovan Government, Daniel Voda. When journalists asked about what would happen after March 15, when the contract with the MET Group from Hungary expires, Voda stated that the most sustainable solution, according to Chisinau, remains the support proposed by the European Union.
Specifically, Chisinau expects the separatist authorities to accept the €60 million EU support package. If Tiraspol identifies alternative solutions, the Moldovan government will ensure they comply with the legal framework.
”The Moldovan government did not agree with the Moldovan government on the current solution for delivering natural gas to the left bank of the Nistru. It was only accepted to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. (…) Authorities will examine any other solutions generated in the left bank. The Moldovan government operates with a single objective: ensuring that any gas supply on our country’s territory complies with legal regulations,” stated Daniel Voda.
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Russia left Transnistrians without heating and electricity, and the European Union provided €20 million for gas purchases. Later, Brussels proposed extending the support with an additional €60 million. However, Tiraspol rejected the condition of gradually increasing consumer tariffs to align with market prices.
Instead, separatist leaders secured a $50 million loan from the Russian Federation. These funds will be used until March 15 to purchase gas through a Hungarian company, with payments made via a firm registered in Dubai.
Starting March 1, 2024, tariffs for water, electricity, gas, and heating in the separatist region will nearly double. The so-called minister, Serghei Obolonic, told the press that the new rates would be equivalent to those in Russia but lower than those on the right bank of the Nistru River.