Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean believes the energy and humanitarian crisis in Transnistria is orchestrated by Russian authorities to exert pressure on Ukraine.

Source: Recean during a crisis briefing in Chișinău on Saturday, 6 January, as reported by a European Pravda correspondent

Details: The Moldovan PM began his address by thanking Ukraine and its armed forces for protecting Moldova and Europe. He emphasised that the current energy crisis in Transnistria is artificially created, noting that the de facto authorities of the region have shown no interest in receiving support despite the worsening situation.

Quote:"Chișinău offered assistance, but this proposal was rejected because Russia needs an artificially created humanitarian crisis… Russia controls Transnistria, and they do not let anyone help the region."

More details: The PM elaborated on previous government statements, identifying the energy crisis as part of Russia's broader strategy.

Quote:"Russia's goal is to create instability in the region and, most importantly, to influence the elections in Moldova scheduled for autumn. Their aim is to secure a pro-Russian government, which would ultimately help them consolidate their military presence [illegally stationed in Moldova – ed.] and later use this leverage, including against Ukraine."

Background: Earlier, Dorin Recean outlined a scenario for the reintegration of Transnistria into the rest of Moldova.

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