[1] There were a few times when parts of Moldova were in blackout due to Russian shelling of critical infrastructure of Ukraine.
[3][4][5][6] Protests against the pro-European government led by President Maia Sandu erupted seeking rapprochement with Russia in order to negotiate a better energy deal.
[7] Due to this, it has been hypothesised that Russia is using Moldova's energy crisis to serve its geopolitical interests and to destabilize the pro-Western government in power.
[10] This is believed to have increased support among Moldovan society for a potential unification of Moldova and Romania.
[13] Between December 2022 and March 2023, when Gazprom cut off supplies, Energocom provided all gas needed by Moldova.