Russia's strategy to fuel energy crisis in Moldova explained

The Russian Federation is counting on a prolonged energy crisis, as economic issues will increase on both sides of the Dniester River, said President Maia Sandu in a podcast.

Parliament to start spring session on February 3

Parliament will convene for the spring session starting on February 3. The Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, has signed a decree to this effect.

Romanian Foreign Minister: The path to energy independence is not easy. We are by our side

Romania supports the Republic of Moldova in the face of the energy crisis and hybrid attacks, Bucharest Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu said at a press conference with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popșoi. The Romanian official noted that the difficult energy situation and the upcoming electoral exercises this autumn are closely related to the hostile actions of the Russian Federation, which create instability in the region.

European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, comes to the Republic of Moldova

The European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, will visit the Republic of Moldova on February 4. The official made the announcement after the European Union decided to provide an emergency assistance package worth 64 million euros for the country's energy security.

Expert from Oxford University: US funds will be selectively resumed in Europe, including in the Republic of Moldova

The Trump administration wants a rigorous reassessment of the way US funds are used, and in the future, some of them will be resumed in the Eastern European area, including for the Republic of Moldova, notes the expert in diplomatic studies at Oxford University, Corneliu Bjola. He also stated on the show IN CONTEXT that the decision was taken against the background of changes in US foreign policy.

Mihai Isac about the EU funding: "The Republic of Moldova must develop well-defined projects and ensure efficiency in the use of resources"

Today's decision of the European Parliament is a signal of the strong support that the Republic of Moldova enjoys at the level of the European Union, said expert Mihai Isac on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova. To benefit from this support, our country must develop well-defined projects and ensure efficiency in the use of resources, said the expert.

European Parliament adopted the report on the support for the Republic of Moldova worth 1.8 billion euros

The European Parliament adopted the report on the support for the Republic of Moldova worth 1.8 billion euros. Now the final negotiations with the Council of the European Union are underway, and the Facility should enter into force in March, Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan said on his Facebook page.

Chisinau's latest proposal to Tiraspol: Gas, grants, and crisis relief

Chisinau has sent a letter to Tiraspol with the latest proposal from the authorities through the official communication channel used by political representatives in the ongoing negotiations regarding the Transnistrian settlement, announced the Reintegration Bureau.

Maia Sandu: We thank the European Union for the support provided to the Republic of Moldova in the face of Russia's energy blackmail

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, thanked the European Union for the aid package worth 30 million euros granted to our country to solve the energy crisis.

Moldovan leadership about summoning Ambassador Lilian Darii to Moscow: "It's a gesture of arrogance and disrespect"

The Russian Federation must respect its commitments, declared Prime Minister Dorin Recean in reaction to the summoning of the Moldovan ambassador to Moscow, Lilian Darii, by the Russian Foreign Ministry to hand him a note of protest.

EU about the crisis in the Republic of Moldova: "In the middle of winter, the Kremlin is using energy to blackmail people"

Today, the European Union (EU) has proposed a €30 million emergency assistance package in a first step to support the Republic of Moldova in tackling the severe energy crisis provoked by Gazprom. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced that a larger package will follow shortly, which aims to mitigate the social impact of the crisis on Moldovan citizens and contribute to the gradual elimination of our country's dependence on Russian energy.

Solutions for the Transnistrian crisis: Gas loan and 30 million euros from the EU

The government has identified, together with the European Union, solutions to reduce the effects of the energy crisis on the Republic of Moldova, caused by the halt in natural gas supplies by the Russian concern Gazprom. Prime Minister Dorin Recean explained that the support package offered by the European Union includes three essential components. Its main objective is to immediately end the energy crisis, provide support to citizens and strengthen the long-term resilience of the national energy sector. “In essence, the EU is saving the Republic of Moldova again,” the Prime Minister said at a press conference.