INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The separatist Moldovan region of Transnistria has agreed to purchase natural gas from Moldovagaz to address its ongoing energy crisis, the
would recognize the disputed $709 million debt to Gazprom
Gazprom holds a 50% stake in Moldovagaz, while the Moldovan government owns 35.6% and Transnistria 13%.Moldova has hinted at plans to
Moscow has blamed Moldova and Ukraine for the situation, accusing Kyiv of halting gas transit and Moldova of failing to settle
debts.Chisinau and the EU have countered, pointing to alternative supply routes to Transnistria via the Balkans and accusing Gazprom of
but relies on Russian military and financial support
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