Ukraine is offering the Russia-friendly breakaway region of Transnistria coal deliveries – possibly for free – to alleviate the electricity crisis. The move was made when the President of Moldova visited Kyiv.
ConflictsIn the small country of Moldova, the stop of Russian fossil gas through Ukraine has already had consequences over the New Year's weekend. On New Year's Day, the festive lighting on the capital's public buildings was turned off.
WorldThe Russian oil company Gazprom announces that it will discontinue gas deliveries to Moldova from the turn of the year. At the same time, Slovakia is threatening with measures if Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine are stopped.
WorldA comprehensive Russian robot attack hit several cities in Ukraine on Christmas morning. The attack was directed against the energy sector, says President Zelenskyj. The President of the USA calls the attack "scandalous".
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