Moldova officially began its first gas deliveries to Transnistria on loan. The supplies started on the morning of February 1, reports Radio Free Europe. Vadim Cheban, acting director of Moldovagaz, noted that the gas deliveries started at 8:30 AM.

The Moldovan government has announced a final agreement with the European Union on financial assistance to tackle the country’s energy crisis. The package amounts to €64 million, with €20 million allocated for gas supplies to the unrecognised Transnistria.