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Dennis Donovan

(27,093 posts) Tue Dec 10, 2024, 12:23 PM Dec 10

Kyiv Insider: Russia's colony of Transnistria declares state of emergency due to the imminent loss of Russian gas

Kyiv Insider - Russia’s colony of Transnistria declares state of emergency due to the imminent loss of Russian gas

December 10, 2024 at 6:48 AM

After losing Syria, the last thing Putin’s already flailing image needs is the loss of yet another colony, but it seems that may be exactly what’s about to happen.

Since 1993, Russia’s colony of Transnistria, a tiny strip of land between Ukraine and Moldova, massive Russian military base with which Moscow can further destabilize Europe, has existed only due to Ukraine’s generosity. With a population of around 450,000 people, the Transnistrian economy runs on russian gas, which sadly for Russia, arrives through a pipeline that first runs through Ukraine. But three weeks from now, those days are over. Zelensky now holds this colony, its massive weapons surpluses and Putin’s PR image in the palm of his hand.

Yesterday, Vadim Krasnoselsky, leader of this internationally unrecognized Transnistrian region, signed a decree declaring a 30-day economic state of emergency due to anticipated disruptions in Russian gas supplies. This measure mandates all businesses to conserve gas and other energy resources, prohibits the export of energy resources, and imposes restrictions on certain financial and commercial activities, including the movement of products and financial resources.

The Transnistrian parliamentary body is expected to adopt Krasnoselsky’s decree, with discussions scheduled for December 11. This development arises as the contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine is set to expire on January 1, 2025, with Kyiv expressing reluctance to renew it. Consequently, Gazprom may suspend gas deliveries to Transnistria, a region that has historically received Russian gas without payment.

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moldova ceased purchasing Russian gas, opting instead for European market alternatives. However, Gazprom has continued supplying gas to Transnistria, which houses the Kuchurgan power station—a key electricity source for Moldova.

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Kyiv Insider: Russia's colony of Transnistria declares state of emergency due to the imminent loss of Russian gas (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Dec 10 OP

Wow.... Nictuku Dec 10 #1

For the life of me, I don't understand why Ukraine didn't do this 3 years ago. maxsolomon Dec 10 #2

Ukraine should negotiate an agreement with Moldova The Madcap Dec 10 #3

Nictuku

(3,897 posts)

1. Wow....

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 12:40 PM

Dec 10

So much happening!

Assad Regime falls

Russia loses major ports on the Mediterranean (which is how they support their war efforts in Africa, so Russia is now also diminished in Africa)

S.Korea: Martial Law, Impeachment….

Romania: Russian Election Interference, Elections Nullified

Taiwan reports surge of Chinese military aircraft, ships operating nearby

Israel bombs Syria/Russian air bases (so terrorists don’t get the stuff)

Israel takes advantage of the situation and takes the high ground - buffer land - around the Golan Heights

Netanyahu to take the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

This is important: US seeking ways to engage with Syrian rebel groups after Assad ouster. I’ve seen a few hinting at a secular future by the ‘Rebels’ (or are they Terrorists? I think the consensus is “Opposition”) in the war update videos I watch in the last 2 days

This can change the power structure of the larger region. Lebanon, Syria, Israel all on the same page. It could be amazing. It totally depends on how crazy some of the rebels are, and if the larger population over rule them.

HUGE lines of traffic of people coming back to Syria. Hundreds of Thousands? Worst traffic jam in history I think.

The guy in charge now (I think? This is all flowing so fast), was saying that they want Peace with Israel.
Could this be the End of Putin's model of supporting dictators ? Clearly it is not working.

And now Transnistria? Will they chose to throw off the yoke of the Putin's Regime too? Another arrow in the heart for Russia, the international aggressor.

Wow....

maxsolomon

(35,298 posts)

2. For the life of me, I don't understand why Ukraine didn't do this 3 years ago.

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 12:42 PM

Dec 10

As well as invade, kill every Russian soldier and Transnistrian rebel, then withdraw and give it back to the Moldovans. I guess they were busy on their Eastern Front.

Go look at Transnistria on Google Earth - it's absurd. The east side of the Nistria River - at some points the territory is a mile wide at best. Mostly farms and hamlets. Tirasopol is the only town of any size - and it's only 130K.

The Madcap

(544 posts)

3. Ukraine should negotiate an agreement with Moldova

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #2)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 01:16 PM

Dec 10

to allow direct attacks on the Russian military base located there. I'm sure Moldova wouldn't mind seeing the Russians gone.

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