Tiraspol accuses Chisinau of blocking gas deliveries. Government: “False narratives”
Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader of the Transnistrian region, has accused Chisinau of deliberately blocking gas deliveries to the area, leading to an energy crisis and discrimination against the local population. In contrast, the authorities in Chisinau deny these allegations, calling them “false narratives.” In a response to Teleradio Moldova, the Reintegration Policy Bureau stated that they have repeatedly offered humanitarian aid to the residents of the region, but this assistance has been refused by Tiraspol.
The Bureau stated that Chișinău has repeatedly offered humanitarian aid to vulnerable individuals, hospitals, schools, and other institutions in the Transnistrian region. According to the Bureau, these offers have been categorically refused by Tiraspol, and employees of various organizations in the region have been warned not to accept the aid.
“We urge those in Tiraspol to reconsider their position and meet the needs of citizens living in the region, who have been waiting for the assistance offered by Chișinău along with external donors for a long time,” the Reintegration Office responded.
The spokesperson for the Government of the Republic of Moldova described Krasnoselski’s statements as repeated “false narratives.” “Instead of providing natural gas to the citizens of the Transnistrian region, Russian propaganda and its representatives in Tiraspol continue to spread disinformation, which we also addressed in yesterday’s public communication. Rather than focusing on real solutions for the people, they perpetuate misleading rhetoric, attempting to distract from the actual issues,” Voda declared.
The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova was contacted for a response, but its representatives stated that they would provide an official reply in due time.
Regarding gas supplies, Krasnoselski mentioned that they are managed through Moldovagaz and that negotiations are currently underway. We reached out to the interim head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Ceban, for a comment. He replied, “I am not commenting on anything for now. We are working, and when there are results, we will communicate.”
We remind you that Gazprom stopped natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region on January 1. This decision led to widespread disconnections of gas, hot water, and thermal energy in many localities, including in the Security Zone, as well as significant cuts to electricity supply. After several weeks of outright rejecting Chișinău’s proposals for help and assistance, the so-called administration in Tiraspol has now taken a step back and declared its readiness to purchase natural gas through Moldovagaz. The so-called Transnistrian leader, Vadim Krasnoselski, acknowledged that this is the only reliable solution to provide homes and social infrastructure with electricity, heat, and gas.
