The Supreme Soviet in Tiraspol concluded its unusually prolonged eighth session on June 8, after nine months of continuous deliberation, driven by a state of emergency in the Transnistrian economy. The exceptional session began on September 4, 2024, and remained uninterrupted through the winter, diverging from past practice.
According to IPN, the state of emergency was initially declared due to reduced gas supplies to the region, severely affecting energy infrastructure. Tiraspol Authorities extended the emergency regime five times before it expired on June 8.
Mounting Economic Pressure
The situation on the left bank of the Dniester continues to deteriorate:
- Gas stations have run out of methane fuel since June 6.
- Tiraspol Authorities have suspended hot water supplies across the region until June 18.
- Teachers’ vacation pay will now be issued in installments, pointing to liquidity issues in the public sector.
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Signs of a Financial Crisis
According to IPN sources within:
- Vadim Krasnoselski’s administration
- Local banking structures
- The so-called Tiraspol government
The region’s energy crisis has evolved into a financial crisis, with the first signs already surfacing.
The session’s prolonged duration and the eventual lapse of the emergency regime underscore the depth of the socio-economic crisis affecting Transnistria — a region heavily dependent on subsidized Russian gas and facing mounting difficulties amid broader geopolitical and economic shifts.
The de facto authorities in Tiraspol continue managing growing pressure on the region’s budget, infrastructure, and public services, and expect further developments.