The Moldovan government has stated that the energy crisis in the unrecognised republic of Transnistria, caused by the halt in Russian gas supplies, is part of a broader Russian plan of manipulation and propaganda.

Source: Daniel Vodă, spokesperson for the Moldovan government, cited by Moldpres

Details: Vodă noted that the region's energy situation has deteriorated significantly and became worrying since Gazprom stopped delivering gas.

Quote: "This energy crisis is more than an economic problem – it is part of a larger Russian manipulation and propaganda plan aimed at generating fear and discontent on both sides of the Dniester."

Details: Vodă emphasised that this crisis resulted from the refusal of the so-called Transnistrian authorities to "cooperate for the good of the people". He also noted that the crisis has been accompanied by a wave of disinformation.

Quote: "The idea that Chisinau is to blame for the crisis on the left bank is being spread; the energy cuts are being presented as an "intentional action" of the Moldovan authorities to "punish" the inhabitants of the left bank of the Dniester; the repeated refusal of the so-called authorities to accept alternative solutions offered by Chisinau is being avoided."

Vodă concluded that Russian propaganda seeks to construct a narrative in which Moldova is portrayed as a problematic actor failing to address the crisis, despite the government's clear solutions to avoid it.

Background:

• Since 1 January, Transnistria has stopped receiving Russian gas, leaving tens of thousands of households without gas and halting local industry.
• The Moldovan power plant in Transnistria, which previously operated on free Russian gas, has switched to burning coal reserves that will last only until the end of January.
• On 3 January, rolling blackouts were introduced in Transnistria, alongside disruptions to water supply services.

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