On 1 January, Gazprom ceased its gas supplies to Transnistria, a separatist territory within Moldova, following Ukraine’s decision not to extend the gas transit agreement. Furthermore, Russia refused to deliver gas via an alternative route utilising the TurkStream and Trans-Balkan pipelines, stating that it might agree to supply gas in this manner if Moldova repays its alleged debt, which, according to Russia, amounts to $709 million. …read more
Source:: Centre for Eastern Studies (Poland)