Moldovan government approves 2-month state of emergency in energy sector
Moldova’s government has approved declaration of state of emergency in country’s energy sector for 60 days starting March 25, Ministry of Energy reports.
"Cabinet of Ministers approved declaration of state of emergency in energy sector throughout Republic of Moldova for period of 60 days, starting March 25, 2026," Ministry said on Facebook on Tuesday.
Decision requires parliamentary approval, with emergency session convened today.
"In context of military attacks by Russia on infrastructure in southern Ukraine, which led to decommissioning of 400 kV Vulcanesti-Isaccea overhead power line, decision is based on risk analysis, need for urgent intervention to protect critical infrastructure and mobilization of additional resources," Ministry emphasized.
Earlier, Prime Minister Alexander Muntyanu broadcast government meeting on Facebook where decision was made.
Muntyanu noted state of emergency allows government to act faster to mobilize resources and protect infrastructure.
"This is not measure of panic, it is measure of responsibility. It is necessary measure to act quickly, harmoniously and in interests of people," Muntyanu explained.
He stressed situation is not accident, stating Russia’s attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in Ukraine are war crimes and attacks on people in Moldova.
According to him, Russia’s strikes overnight led to disconnection of main power line supplying Moldova, Vulcanesti-Isaccea. Despite connection of four lines with Romania, situation remains difficult.
"Russia is solely responsible for this," Muntyanu emphasized.
As reported, following overnight shelling by Russia of Ukraine, key 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti line between Romania and Moldova was disconnected for over 10 hours. Countries utilized alternative 110 kV lines.
President Maia Sandu called Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure war crime and "attack on all of us."
She said night strikes severed Moldova’s key energy link with Europe. While alternative routes exist, situation remains unstable. Sandu emphasized Russia is fully responsible.
