Transnistria Faces Severe Energy Crisis Amidst Russian Gas Shortages

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1 year ago

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Credited from: NYTIMES

Transnistria has been enduring an energy crisis, marked by a lack of heat for six days and now severe electricity shortages.
The crisis began when Moscow halted natural gas supplies on January 1 due to a transit agreement dispute with Ukraine.
Residents turned to electric heaters, overloading the Soviet-era electricity grid, resulting in mandated eight-hour daily power cuts.
The region's president urged residents to remain hopeful amidst challenging conditions, including an absence of gas for cooking and heating.
Moldova’s government attempted to offer assistance, but Transnistria's leadership accused them of trying to undermine the breakaway region’s autonomy.

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