The constitutional authorities in Chisinau will not allow the fueling of the separatist regime in the Transnistrian region. The statement belongs to the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, and was made during a radio show on Radio Moldova. The Speaker emphasized that any measure taken by the government aims to protect citizens and maintain peace in the country, IPN reports.

The statement from the Speaker of Parliament comes in the context of the Government providing the Transnistrian region with 3 million cubic meters of gas to maintain critical pressure in the pipelines. Additionally, the European Union allocates 30 million euros in the form of a grant for purchasing the necessary gas for consumption in the Transnistrian region and for producing electricity at the Cuciurgan Power Plant for the right bank.

“The 30 million euro package is an emergency fund infusion. From this money, we will be able to purchase gas through Energocom. Gas will be delivered to the left bank, from which electricity will be produced for both the left and right banks for the period of February 1-10. According to the agreement with the European Union, we will return to the old electricity tariffs”, said Igor Grosu.

The Speaker of Parliament clarified that the decision regarding electricity production at the Cuciurgan Power Plant for both banks was not agreed upon with the self-proclaimed authorities in Tiraspol.

“We don’t have an answer. All our attempts to discuss in a 1+1 format have failed because they always look for a reason to argue. We don’t know yet, we will see their reaction. This situation will persist until February 10; meanwhile, we will come up with a solution. The Government, together with the European Union, will find solutions so that we will not be blackmailed every winter by Russia”, said the Speaker.

Igor Grosu reaffirmed the constitutional authorities’ commitment to acting in the citizens' interest, without supporting the separatist regime.

“Obviously, we will not allow fueling this unconstitutional regime. Clearly, there will be things said firmly, but at the right time,” said Igor Grosu.

Since January 1, 350,000 citizens from the left bank of the Dniester have been left without gas, hot water, and partially without electricity after Gazprom completely suspended gas deliveries to the Republic of Moldova. According to the contract with Gazprom, valid until 2026, the Russian concern is obligated to deliver gas up to the border.