Transnistria, Moldova’s breakaway region, faces a severe energy crisis after Russia and Ukraine ended their gas transit agreement. Nearly 500,000 residents are left without heating as Ukraine halted Russian gas supplies, marking a significant shift in Europe’s energy landscape. Transnistria’s industries, except food production, have closed, prompting concerns about long-term irreversible damage. Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in response to energy security fears. As Moldova prepares for upcoming elections, Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized the need to end dependency on external energy supplies, warning of a potential humanitarian crisis in Transnistria due to the gas stoppage.
