Moldova has officially declared a 60-day energy emergency amidst escalating concerns over its energy security following the recent Russian military strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. The government underscored that these attacks have significantly undermined regional electricity stability, placing Moldova in a precarious position. Authorities have directly blamed Moscow, emphasizing that “Russia is the only one responsible” for the looming crisis that threatens to plunge the nation into prolonged power shortages during the winter months.

In response, Moldova’s energy ministry announced a range of immediate measures aimed at mitigating the impact and safeguarding essential services:

  • Imposition of strict energy consumption limits on residential and industrial users.
  • Acceleration of emergency cooperation with European Union partners for…