The political scientist commented on the introduction of a state of emergency in Transnistria

A large-scale energy crisis may break out in Transnistria this winter. This was stated by Natalia Kharitonova, Chief Researcher at the Russian State University of Economics, Doctor of Political Sciences, in an interview with Izvestia.

"The main problem is that gas supply contracts are short—term, that is, there is a constant threat of disruption of the agreements," she said.

The expert added that Moldova sends unambiguous signals about its readiness to continue the policy of economic and energy strangulation.

The new Prime Minister of Moldova, Alexander Munteanu, who is closely connected with Ukraine, said that he sees no prospects for resuming the negotiation process with Transnistria.

"In such circumstances, I do not rule out that a large-scale and protracted energy crisis may break out in the unrecognized republic again. Perhaps the Moldovan side was specifically waiting for the cold season to increase pressure on Tiraspol," Kharitonova stressed.

On December 18, the Parliament of Pridnestrovie introduced a state of economic emergency in the republic. The reason was a shortage of gas. The President of the republic, Vadim Krasnoselsky, explained that European banks had "reduced the pace of settlement operations," meaning they were delaying payments, which caused fuel supply disruptions.

Previously, the state of emergency operated in the republic from December 2024 to August 2025. At that time, Transnistria found itself in a difficult situation after Russian gas stopped being pumped through Ukraine. Read more about the energy crisis in the republic in the Izvestia article.

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