Moldova Turns Away From Russia To EU Amid Gas Crisis
The Independent|October 28, 2021
The former Soviet republic of Moldova has turned to a non-Russian natural gas supplier for the first time as the former Soviet republic seeks to avert a looming gas shortage this winter after failing to renew a long-term supply contract with Moscow.
Stephen McGrath
Moldova Turns Away From Russia To EU Amid Gas Crisis

On Tuesday, Moldova received a million cubic metres of gas from Poland in a move aimed at diversifying its energy supply following years of strong Russian influence over the small nation of 3.5 million people. Moldovan President Maia Sandu posted online yesterday that the European Commission has pledged €60m (£50m) to help the country with its gas crisis. He thanked EC President Ursula von de Leyen for her support.

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