The resulting energy crisis in 2022 was the worst since Moldova’s independence, forcing the government to seek alternative energy sources from Romania and the EU. Ongoing Crisis (2025-2026) As of early 2026, the situation remains precarious.
The Kremlin has used this dependency to exert political pressure, demanding favorable terms in exchange for consistent gas supply. moldova_zalisilasya_bez_svitla_cerez_masovanu_a...
In late November 2022, Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s power grid forced the automatic shutdown of critical power lines supplying electricity to Moldova, leading to widespread blackouts across the country. The resulting energy crisis in 2022 was the
Over half of Moldova, including the capital Chisinau and the Transnistria region, lost power, demonstrating the direct spillover effects of Russia's infrastructure war. moldova_zalisilasya_bez_svitla_cerez_masovanu_a...