Unrecognised Transnistria rejects €60 million EU aid but keeps gas supply
www.pravda.com.ua
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:12:47 +0200
The Moldovan government has announced that the authorities in the unrecognised region of Transnistria, under pressure from Moscow, have rejected 60 million in EU aid to tackle its energy crisis.
Despite this, gas will still be supplied to the region.
Source Moldovan news outlet NewsMaker, citing Moldovas PM Dorin Recean, as reported by European Pravda Details Rechan said that Tiraspol had refused to accept EU aid, citing the conditions attached to it.
However, he believes the real reason lies in pressure from Moscow. Quote Tiraspol refused.
Russia is preventing them from accepting European assistance, fearing it could lead to a loss of control over the region.
The main condition Tiraspol rejected was the gradual increase in consumer tariffs.
As a result, they cannot receive European aid, which means the residents of Transnistria will continue to live in uncertainty. He added that Chiinu would not abandon the region and would not block gas supplies.
The Hungarian company MET Gas and Energy Marketing AG will oversee the supply, with funding from Dubais JNX General Trading.
Russian media previously reported that the funds essentially come from Russia. Quote Both companies have been audited and will supply gas to Moldovas border under a contract with Moldovagaz Moldovas national gas operator.
We will allow the transit, but Tiraspol must take steps to demonstrate openness such as releasing political prisoners, resolving the school issue in Rbnia, maintaining Moldovas public broadcaster Moldova 1 in the network, and dismantling the checkpoints set up in 2022. Quote This is not an agreement between the Moldovan government and Russia.
Its a decision made to prevent people on the left bank from freezing.
We will continue to make rational and responsible decisions to maintain peace and understanding across the country. Background On 1 February, after gas purchased by Chiinu with EU funds started flowing into Transnistria, rolling blackouts were lifted, and heating was restored to consumers homes.
However, by 10 February, the first 20 million in EU grant funds are expected to be exhausted.
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