There are several technical options for delivering gas to the left bank, stated Igor Zaharov, spokesperson for the Presidency. During the ‘‘Zi de zi” program on Radio Moldova, the official described the protests in the Transnistrian region as political actions aimed at straining relations between the residents of Transnistria and those in the constitutionally controlled territory.
According to the official, the protesters’ dissatisfaction should be directed toward the separatist administration of the region. “The decision-makers need to revise their behavior and address the needs of the citizens on the left bank, who reside in the region,” he said.
“The people protesting are not to blame. They deserve access to heat and electricity, and we want this crisis resolved as soon as possible. However, Tiraspol must accept these solutions, stop playing political games, and think about the citizens in the region,” added the Presidential spokesperson.
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Zaharov reiterated that Gazprom has a contractual obligation to supply gas to the Republic of Moldova until 2026. He also emphasized that the constitutional authorities have never opposed deliveries to the separatist region.
“Gazprom is not honoring its contractual obligations. Moscow is artificially creating the crisis, and the solution could be simple if Gazprom fulfilled its obligations and supplied gas. There are many technical options for delivering gas to the left bank,” stated Zaharov.
Meanwhile, many Transnistrians were brought to protests near the checkpoints, carrying the flags of the self-proclaimed region and Russia. Protesters held banners accusing Chisinau. Some sources claimed the protesters were paid.
At the same time, the Socialists announced plans to mobilize opposition parties in Chisinau for demonstrations in February, while pro-Russian actors echoed narratives from Tiraspol and Moscow, blaming the constitutional authorities for the crisis on the left bank of the Dniester.