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Transnistria Faces Severe Energy Crisis Amidst Russian Gas Shortages

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Transnistria Faces Severe Energy Crisis Amidst Russian Gas Shortages

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  • 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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