The Kremlin has used this dependency to exert political pressure, demanding favorable terms in exchange for consistent gas supply.
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...
Because Moldova's Soviet-era power grid remains closely interconnected with Ukraine, attacks on Ukrainian plants (like those near the border) instantly compromise Moldova's stability. Structural Vulnerabilities and Energy Dependency The Kremlin has used this dependency to exert
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. moldova_zalisilasya_bez_svitla_cerez_masovanu_a...