Transdniestria

Breakaway Moldovan region says drone hit military facility

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Breakaway Moldovan region says drone hit military facility

A kamikaze drone hit a military facility in Moldova’s breakaway Transdniestria region, causing minor damage to a radar station. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway. This incident is the second of its kind in less than a month, with the previous one destroying a helicopter. Transdniestria, not internationally recognized, is closely allied with Russia and hosts Russian troops. Tensions have risen in the region due to customs taxes imposed by Moldova. Moldova’s pro-European president has denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further straining relations with Moscow.

Moldova to buy US-origin LNG from Greece for consumers

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Moldova to buy US-origin LNG from Greece for consumers

Moldova’s domestic gas supplier Energocom will supply its consumers with test volumes of U.S.-origin liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time on Monday and Tuesday. Moldova has been diversifying its gas sources following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Energocom will purchase LNG from the Alexandroupolis floating terminal in Greece. Moldova does not currently buy gas from Russia, but its breakaway Transdniestria region relies on Russian supplies.

Moldovan breakaway region asks Russia to protect its economy from pressure

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Moldovan breakaway region asks Russia to protect its economy from pressure

Officials from the Russian-backed Moldovan breakaway region of Transdniestria have requested Russia’s assistance to counteract what they claim is economic pressure from the Moldovan government. This request was formalized through a resolution passed by the “congress of deputies of all levels” in Transdniestria, which includes several ministers from its government. The resolution appeals to the Federation Council and the State Duma of Russia for protective measures against Moldova’s increasing pressure. Transdniestria, an unrecognized statelet bordering Ukraine, has been autonomous from Moldova for three decades with Moscow’s support, including the presence of over a thousand Russian troops. Moldova introduced customs regulations requiring Transdniestrian companies to pay import duties to the Moldovan budget, reducing Transdniestria’s customs revenues by 18%. The resolution claims this constitutes social and economic pressure that violates European principles on human rights and free trade. Moldovan government spokesman Daniel Voda criticized the congress as a propaganda event.