Georgia ridiculed Moldova's refusal from Russian gas

Moldova's refusal from Russian gas may lead to a deterioration of the energy situation in the country. This was announced on November 15 by the Chairman of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili.

"Independence is not just a place on the map. The main value is when you can, without external interference and based on national interests, pursue a policy that brings concrete results to your population," the First Georgian TV Channel quoted him as saying.

According to Papuashvili, after the abandonment of Russian gas, the cost of fuel for consumers in Moldova has increased significantly. He claims that in 2021, residents of the republic paid about $0.25 per cubic meter, whereas now the price is $1.45. At the same time, in Georgia, as the politician noted, the cost of gas for the population remained at $ 0.21 per cubic meter.

The speaker of the parliament also stated that Georgia, unlike Moldova, pursues an independent economic policy, not following all the instructions of Brussels. According to his data, Georgia's economic growth in 2026 was 7.2%, while in Moldova it was 1.5%.

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The country's agriculture is in decline, electricity is becoming more expensive, and people are moving abroad to work.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced on November 8 that the republic had completely stopped purchasing Russian gas. In addition, according to Sandu, the Vulcanesti –Chisinau power transmission line was commissioned in Moldova, which connected the country with Romania and the European energy system.