President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, and Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian will visit several localities in the security zone of the Republic of Moldova impacted by the energy crisis. The President plans to meet with local authorities, community leaders, and residents of the affected villages. She will also visit schools, kindergartens, a medical center, and other essential institutions.
“Both the Presidency and the Government remain firmly committed to identifying the best solutions to ensure that all citizens of the Republic of Moldova, regardless of their region, have access to essential services and receive the necessary support during this challenging time.
The energy crisis, caused by Gazprom’s decision to cut gas supplies to the Transnistrian region, has severely impacted several localities in the Security Zone of the Republic of Moldova that are not directly connected to the energy networks on the right bank of the Dniester River,” the presidency stated in a press release.
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On January 6, the Commission for Exceptional Situations instructed the electricity distributor “Premier Energy” to connect the villages of Varnita and Copanca to its network. Additionally, 14 localities will be integrated into the natural gas distribution networks of licensed operators within “Moldovagaz.” The Government has also provided humanitarian aid, including fuel reserves and generators, to support residents affected by the energy crisis.
Meanwhile, in a phone call with Maia Sandu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised to assist the Republic of Moldova in overcoming “energy challenges” and preventing “Moscow from stirring social tensions” in the country.