Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Moldova’s Parliament voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector after Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid disconnected a key power line linking Moldova to Romania. The disconnection of the Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line triggered a call for citizens to consume electricity “rationally” during peak hours. The state of emergency will allow authorities to mobilize resources and protect critical infrastructure. Moldova’s energy systems remain interconnected with Ukraine, and the country has suffered periodic outages since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
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The numbers tell one story. Moldova’s energy sector is under pressure after Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid. A 60-day state of emergency has been declared to address the crisis. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu attributes the crisis to Russia’s “war crime” and “attack on us.” The situation is a repeat of previous outages since Russia’s invasion in 2022. Moscow has denied trying to destabilize Moldova, but Moldovan President Maia Sandu directly blames Russia for the crisis.
When Russia says it’s not trying to destabilize Moldova, it’s worth remembering that actions speak louder than words.
Author: Evan Null
