Moldova’s parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency due to concerns over security and energy supplies, as the expiration of a gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine looms. With Russian gas flowing via Ukraine, a halt could lead to humanitarian crises and destabilize Moldova’s energy sector. Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized the urgency of ending reliance on energy supplies. Meanwhile, Russia continues airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Analysts indicate that halting Russian gas could reduce EU supplies by 15 billion cubic meters annually, creating market instability. Efforts to secure alternative gas supplies from Azerbaijan appear uncertain.
