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Posted on March 24, 2026
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Moldova’s parliament approved a 60‑day state of emergency in the energy sector after a key power line—Isaccea–Vulcănești—was knocked out by disruptions in Ukraine, cutting off most electricity imports from Romania.
CHISINAU, March 24 (Reuters) - Moldova's parliament approved the introduction of a 60-day energy state of emergency after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine put out of action a power line providing the bulk of the country's energy needs.
Deputies approved the measure, introduced by Moldova's pro-European government, with 72 votes in favour in the 101-member chamber. The opposition Socialists and Communists refused to support the measure.
The Issacea-Vulcanesti line carries power from Romania to Moldova, passing through 40 km (25 miles) of Ukrainian territory.
(Reporting by Alexander Tanas, Writing by Ron Popeski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Moldova declared an energy emergency after Russian attacks in Ukraine disabled a power line providing most of its electricity.
The Issacea-Vulcanesti line carries electricity from Romania to Moldova, passing through 40 km of Ukrainian territory.
Moldova's parliament approved the energy emergency, with 72 deputies voting in favour and opposition parties not supporting it.
The opposition Socialists and Communists refused to support the energy state of emergency.
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