This is reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This information is also being reported by Kontrakty.UA.
It is noted that the authorities of Russia and Transnistria recently discussed the possibility of Russia purchasing gas on the European spot market through the Moldovan gas company "Natural Gaz DC" between January and April 2025. However, on January 16, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated that only the company "Moldovagaz" has the authority to supply gas to the unrecognized "Republic".
At the same time, the "president" of "PMR," Vadim Krasnoselsky, claimed that "Moldovagaz" would allow "Gazprom" to supply gas to Transnistria, likely from Europe. This scenario is possible despite the fact that at the beginning of January 2025, he rejected offers from "Moldovagaz" to assist Transnistria in obtaining gas from European platforms.
Krasnoselsky stated that Transnistria can guarantee payment—likely referring to a recent proposal from Moscow to use Russian budget funds to purchase European gas for internal consumption in Transnistria.
The "president" of "PMR" also asserted that the Transnistrian gas company "Tiraspoltransgaz" sent a letter to "Moldovagaz" on January 18, requesting a description of the gas supply procedure to Transnistria.
However, on January 20, Moldovan President Maia Sandu responded that Krasnoselsky's proposal does not pertain to the purchase of gas by Transnistria through "Moldovagaz." According to her, he suggests that "someone else" buy gas and deliver it to Moldova, after which "Moldovagaz" would transport it through the country to Transnistria.
"Sandu also stated that the Moldovan authorities are currently determining which companies will be involved in this process, as "Moldovagaz" can only work with those companies that do not violate Moldovan legislation or international sanctions," the Institute for the Study of War notes.
Suspension of Gas Supply to Transnistria
Starting January 1, 2025, Ukraine decided not to extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas to Moldova and EU countries, completely halting the flow of "blue fuel".
Since then, the unrecognized Transnistria has been suffering from a shortage of heating and hot water, with reported disruptions in energy supply in the region.
Stocks of coal in the warehouses of the unrecognized "republic" are sufficient until the end of January.
Recently, Krasnoselsky visited Moscow and, following the visit, did not rule out that Russia would soon provide gas autonomy as "humanitarian aid." However, he did not specify when and how this would be done.
In December, the Moldovan government proposed that PMR purchase fuel at its own expense, but the authorities in Transnistria declined.