Moldova
Moldova to send all its gas from Gazprom to Transnistria
Chisinau aims to avoid blackouts, bring down electricity prices and improve relations with Russia-backed separatists in Transnistria with latest move.
Moldova's president "deeply concerned" by Saakashvili’s deteriorating health
Former president remains in a detention that one of his lawyers has called a "death sentence".
Poll shows only one in five Moldovans happy with their government
Poll reveals Moldovans' unhappiness amid rampant inflation and economic hardship brought on by the war in Ukraine.
Moldova attends first Nato summit but says membership is not an option
Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu takes care not to provoke Russia, despite Nato promises of support for Moldova.
Gazprom admits Moldova paid its bills but keeps December deliveries at under half of contracted amount
Energy crisis in Moldova continues as Gazprom refuses to increase deliveries, accusing Chisinau of "frequent payment breaches".
Poll shows Moldovans’ pro-EU sentiment remains fragile
Multiple uncertainties related to the war in Ukraine, inflation, energy supply and the prospects of EU accession have created frustration among Moldova's population.
Moldovans respond to latest blackout with solidarity for Ukraine
When their country was plunged into darkness, Moldovans joined Ukrainians in tweeting their defiance of Russia with the hashtag #withoutyou.
Ukraine faces one of worst declines in GDP from a war, says EBRD
The contraction in Ukraine’s GDP will be among the worst 10-20% of those in conflicts in the last 200 years, the development bank predicts in its 2022/23 Transition Report.
EBRD warns of risk of 'zombification'
Development bank recommends countries should now gradually dial down help to vulnerable companies, so they can either learn to adapt to the new climate of higher interest rates or exit the market by going into insolvency.
Donors mobilise €100mn for Moldova at third support conference
Moldova's economy has been damaged by the war in neighbouring Ukraine and the energy crisis.
Moldova’s trade deficit hits new record in Q3
Moldova’s trade balance came under strong pressure from high energy prices and the poor harvest.
BALKAN BLOG: Moldova’s beleaguered pro-EU authorities opt for radical and risky steps
Weekly mass protests and the ‘Moldova Leaks’ scandal have put the government under pressure. Its response risks undermining its reformist credentials.
COMMENT: Russian tactics against Ukraine hit Moldovan energy sector
Moldova is in the front line this winter as Russia's attack on Ukraine spills over to undermine the republic's energy security.
Russia rains down 100 missiles on Ukraine in largest ever attack on energy infrastructure
Russia relentlessly launched 100 missiles at 11 Ukrainian regions on the afternoon of November 15, just days after the war-torn country celebrated the liberation of Kherson.
Moldova suffers electricity blackout after Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Electricity supplies were cut off across much of Moldova after a power line that supplies the country was disconnected.
EU pledges €250mn as part of broader energy rescue scheme for Moldova
Chisinau estimates the energy crisis will cost Moldova around €1bn this year.
Transnistria accuses Moldova of creating “humanitarian crisis”
Starved of gas by Gazprom, Moldova and breakaway Transnistria are competing for scarce energy resources — raising tensions between Chisinau and the separatist authorities.
Transnistria threatens to cut off Moldova's electricity supplies
Moldova has failed to sign a contract with MoldGRES in separatist Transnistria, leaving the country short of power and facing blackouts.
Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc announces political comeback
Plahotniuc's return coincides with anti-government rallies and a deterioration of public sentiment in Moldova, driven by economic hardship.
US blocks assets of Moldovan oligarchs and Russian agent
Fugitive politicians Vlad Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor among those sanctioned by the US.
