The Moldovan parliament has dimmed the lights and asked deputies to walk to save electricity.

This is reported on the legislative body's page.

Additionally, deputies and parliamentary staff have been urged to unplug electrical appliances and equipment if they do not require constant power.

At the same time, to conserve heat, the parliament recommended lowering the temperature to 19°C or setting a lower indicator.

On December 13, the Moldovan parliament approved a state of emergency in the energy sector due to the potential cessation of Russian gas supplies starting in 2025. Previously, a state of emergency was introduced in the unrecognized "Transnistria".

At the end of December, the Russian company "Gazprom" announced that it would halt gas supplies to Moldova starting January 1, 2025, due to outstanding debts. "Moldovagaz" reminded that all Russian gas had been supplied to the unrecognized "Transnistria." Meanwhile, gas for the controlled territory was purchased on regional and European markets.

What preceded this?

Moldova has a contract with Russia for gas supplies until the end of October 2026. However, the right bank of the Dniester — the territory controlled by the Moldovan government — refused to purchase Russian gas for its needs back in 2022. Moldova claimed that it was able to buy gas from European suppliers at a better price than what "Gazprom" offers.

It was decided that Russian gas would be directed to "Transnistria" — a separatist region supported by Russia — for electricity generation at the Moldovan GRES, while the remaining portion would be used for domestic needs.

"Transnistria" heavily relies on Russian natural gas supplied through Ukraine. However, Kyiv announced that it does not intend to extend the transit contract for Russian gas to European countries, which expires on January 1, 2025.

In November, Moldova's Minister of Energy Victor Parlikov went to negotiations with Russian "Gazprom." Moscow offers to continue supplies via alternative routes if Chișinău pays the debt for previous gas deliveries. However, a dispute over the amount remains between the parties. Russia claims it is $709 million, while Moldova cites a significantly lower figure of $8.6 million.