Moldova on Wednesday signed a loan deal with its breakaway Transnistria region to supply 3 million cubic meters of gas amid an energy crisis stemming from Ukraine’s decision not to renew a deal on the transit of Russian gas to Europe earlier this month.

The support includes coal deliveries from Ukraine and electricity transmission from Moldova's left to right bank.

Lending 3 million cubic meters of gas to the Left Bank of the Dniester River to maintain pressure in the natural gas system. ・Immediate measures for Feb. 1–10, including a €30 million EU grant to purchase gas,

The European Union (EU) announced a EUR 30 million "targeted support to Moldova, including the Transnistrian region," to finance the purchase and transportation of natural gas for the region that is facing an acute energy crisis "provoked by Gazprom.

The European Union has proposed to extend an emergency assistance package of 30 million euro ($31.5 million) to Moldova, as the country is facing a severe energ

Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region expects to receive Russian gas again soon to meet its needs, its leader Vadim Krasnoselsky said on Wednesday, two weeks into crippling power cuts in the Russian-backed enclave.

CHISINAU. Jan 27 (Interfax) - The Transdniestrian region expects to receive 3 million cubic meters of gas from Moldova for urgent needs, Transdniestrian leader Vadim Krasnoselsky said at a meeting of the operational headquarters on Monday.

The European Union (EU) has proposed a €30 million emergency assistance package to help the Republic of Moldova address the severe energy crisis caused by Gazprom. This funding will support purchasing and transporting natural gas to Transnistria,

But Moldova's prime minister said the solution could be solved only if Russian gas producer Gazprom resumed shipments to Moldova, or if the pro-Russian separatist region agreed to pay for gas ...

Russia has long used its plentiful energy resources as a tool to exert control over the region, where independence from Russian energy is tied to political sovereignty.

Moldova and its separatist region, Transdniestria, are negotiating a gas supply deal amid a severe energy crisis. Ukraine halted the transit of Gazprom supplies, leading to power cuts in Transdniestria.

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The European Union has announced €30mn targeted support to Moldova, including the Transnistrian region to finance the purchase and transportation of natural gas for the region that is facing an acute energy crisis 'provoked by Gazprom',