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Moldova gets ready for possible Moldovagaz nationalisation
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean bought his government on Monday to start preparing for the possible nationalisation of gas business Moldovagaz, which is 50% owned by Russia's Gazprom. Gazprom has stated it plans to suspend gas exports to Moldova from 0500 GMT on Jan. 1 due to unpaid debts. Speaking at a federal government meeting, Recean told his justice minister to prepare legal changes that would enable the nationalisation. We should act in strategic sectors. By the method, these centers were likewise eliminated from us as soon as ... And we must return them to state ownership, Recean stated, referring
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Moldova
US weapons helping stabilise Ukraine's front line, Blinken states
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that American weapons being delivered to Kyiv were helping stabilise the cutting edge in Ukraine amid heightening Russian attacks which Washington would adapt and adjust its support. The leading U.S. diplomat took a trip to the Moldovan capital Chisinau, holding talks with pro-Western President Maia Sandu on the very first stop of a quick European trip targeted at strengthening support for Kyiv amongst NATO allies and neighbouring nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned of the danger of an international conflict if Kyiv's Western allies allow it to utilize weapons they