Repair teams race against frost and missiles to reconnect frontline towns while Ukraine’s energy system reels from strikes that wiped out 60% of domestic gas output.
Ukraine and Moldova’s presidents discussed aiding Transnistria’s power plant with coal and expertise to potentially ease energy costs in Moldova and reduce Russian gas dependence.
"Fortunately, our region is rich in timber, and supplies are still available, with solid fuel distribution points open in every district," de facto authorities noted.
Experts dismissed PM's warnings of crises, noting Slovakia’s preparation for Russian gas transit’s end and stable reserve levels above seasonal averages.
North Korea has deployed between 8,000-12,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for $200 million, rice supplies and space technology. Meanwhile, the UN chief expressed concern over this escalation despite meeting with Putin in Russia at the recent BRICS summit. Pro-European candidate Maia Sandu secured re-election as Moldova's president thanks to strong diaspora support, despite trailing domestically by 2.4%. While Ukraine could face up to 20 hours without electricity daily this winter due to Russian attacks on power infrastructure, Germany pledged $217 million in humanitarian winter aid to help cope with energy shortages.