Moldova Stops Buying Russian Gas, President Sandu Announces
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced the launch of the Vulcănești-Chișinău power transmission line connecting the country to the European grid, alongside halting Russian gas imports.
According to Ukrayinska Pravda, Moldovan President Maia Sandu has officially announced the launch of the Vulcănești-Chișinău power transmission line, directly linking the country to Romania and the wider European power grid.
Breaking Decades of Energy Dependence
During the announcement, the Moldovan leader emphasized that for decades, Moscow utilized energy supplies as a geopolitical blackmail tool. With the integration into the European energy system now underway, Sandu confirmed that Moldova has entirely stopped purchasing Russian gas.
- Launch of the Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage power transmission line.
- Direct physical connection of Moldova's grid to Romania and the European Union.
- Complete termination of Russian natural gas purchases.
Expanding European Interconnections
The infrastructural shift is set to deepen further. President Sandu also revealed that two additional power transmission lines connecting Moldova to Romania are scheduled to be built in the near future, securing long-term grid stability.
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