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Ukraine promised to help Moldova with gas
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Russia refused to supply gas to Moldova at the proposed price; supplies may be cut off as early as November.
Russia and Moldova did not agree on the terms of a new gas contract, and supplies from November 1 were in jeopardy. Writes about it Interfax with reference to the source.
“The Russian side offered a fair market price with an additional 25% discount. The only condition for obtaining this discount was the return within 3 years of the debt of the Republic of Moldova accumulated over previous years for the supplied gas in the amount of about USD 700 million (excluding Transnistria). the Moldovan delegation, represented by two deputy prime ministers Kulminsky and Spinu, citing the lack of the necessary funds, insisted on reducing the price by half the market price, “the source said.
It is noted that the terms of the new contract may not be agreed until November 1.
“In these conditions, the conclusion of a new long-term gas contract before November 1 is highly doubtful and there are high risks of a complete cessation of Russian gas supplies to Moldova after this date,” the agency’s interlocutor added.
On the eve it became known that Ukraine intends to help Moldova with gas supplies. The decision on this must be made by the Cabinet.
Also yesterday the Parliament of Moldova introduced a state of emergency for 30 days due to gas shortages in the country.
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