Russia has threatened to cut off gas supplies to the ex-Soviet Republic of Moldova, which lies between Romania and Ukraine, because of outstanding payments. “Gazprom reserves all rights, including the right to completely stop supplies if the payment obligations (of the Republic of Moldova) are not met by October 20,” the energy company said on Tuesday on its Telegram channel.
Because the old debts have still not been settled, Gazprom can turn off the gas tap at any time, the company emphasized.
At the beginning of October, Gazprom cut back supplies to the Republic of Moldova, which is striving westward. Instead of the ordered 8.06 million cubic meters per day, the group is only delivering 5.7 million, allegedly due to transit problems through Ukraine.
According to Gazprom, the former Soviet republic’s gas debt, including penalties, totals $709 million. Moldova disputes the amount and insists on a review.
