The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to provide gas to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, but needed logistical support from Moldova to make that happen.

Russia is prepared to supply gas to Transdniestria but needs Moldova's logistical assistance to do so. Gas supplies were halted due to unpaid debts, leading to tension between Moldova and Transdniestria.

Unlike Moscow, Chisinau is not proposing to send gas for free. After 30 years of abundant, low-cost energy, Transnistrians would now have to pay the same rate as those in Moldova proper.

Moscow says Moldova and Ukraine are at fault, citing the unpaid debts and accusing Kyiv of “cynically” ending gas transit through its territory. But the EU and Moldova blame Moscow for the crisis.

One option is Russia to start shipments through the Balkan corridor (Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania), without Moldova paying off the arrears, an analyst explained. The leader of Moldova's breakaway ...

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.

Russia used to supply gas to Transdniestria via Ukraine and Moscow blames the crisis on Kyiv, which refused to roll over a gas transit deal that expired on Dec. 31 due to Russia's invasion. Moldova, which supports Ukraine, says Moscow could use an alternative route to continue supplies.

Transdniestria, a breakaway region of Moldova, anticipates resuming Russian gas supplies after intense power shortages. Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of attempting to install a pro-Moscow government by limiting gas supply,

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Oleg Ozerov spoke in favor of restoring negotiations in the international "5+2" format on the Transnistrian settlement and direct dialogue between Tiraspol and Chisinau, noting that Russia is ready to

"No one has abandoned Transnistria, no one has forgotten it. The interests of our compatriots are an absolute priority for us. Moscow is dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Transnistria," the ambassador said.