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Moldova Energy Deal Raises Concerns of Russian Pressure

A sudden decision taken by Moldova's Ministry of Energy to modify a recent energy contract awarded through a public tender to a Ukrainian company and introduce a new clause allowing the government to buy electricity from a Russian-owned plant in the breakaway region of Transnistria has raised concerns over lack of transparency of the government in Chisinau and its vulnerability to Russian press

Moldova President Watches Moscow Parade with Putin

Moldova's President Dodon attended Russia's annual showpiece Victory Day parade on Tuesday, standing directly next to Vladimir Putin as Russia marked 72 years since the victory of the Soviet Army over Nazi Germany.

Dodon was the only head of state from the former Soviet republics to attend the event.

Financial Support For Participants in Chernobyl Cleanup

The participants in the alleviation of consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident and families of the dead participants will get lump sums of 1,000 lei in financial assistance. A total of 2,570 persons will receive such aid on the occasion of the Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day that is celebrated on April 26, IPN reports.

Moldovan Power Deal with Ukraine Angers Transnistria

A deal signed by Moldova's pro-European government to buy electricity from Ukraine instead of a Russian-operated plant located in the breakaway region of Transnistria has drawn angry accusations from Tiraspol.

Moldova's Ministry of Economy on Monday said the country would now get power from DTEK Trading, owned by Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Ahmetov.

Moldova, Montenegro Agree on Cooperation within European Integration

Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Galbur, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Montenegro, Srđan Darmanović, who pays a working visit to Chisinau, Moldpres has reported.

The parties confirmed mutual interest in intensifying political dialogue, boost trade and economic exchanges, strengthen cooperation in education and culture.

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