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According to Igor Dodon, without Russian gas, the republic will face an acute shortage of electricity, 70% of which is generated by the Moldavskaya regional power station in the unrecognized Transnistria
Moldova imports 100% of its gas from Russia – and price increases in recent months have led to widespread protests
When Moldovan special forces held military exercises this summer in Comrat, the administrative centre of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, a local website claimed that the drill was aimed at “restoring order” in the southern region and scaring residents. The August 17 practice was in fact part of nationwide exercises, but the false assertion of an attack to Gagauzia’s autonomy found fertile soil in the pro-Russian disinformation space.
On 25 September protests were held in Chisinau against Moldova’s pro-West president Maia Sandu and the Moldovan government linked to her Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). There were around 7,000-10,000 protesters who above all raised social issues and criticised the government for gas prices (which have been rising sharply over recent months) and the high inflation rate. They also demanded Sandu’s resignation and a snap parliamentary election.
Thousands of Moldovans gathered in the capital Chisinau for a second straight Sunday to demand the resignation of the pro-EU president and government in a