The halt of Russian gas supplies has plunged Moldova and its breakaway region of Transnistria into a severe energy crisis, prompting extended blackouts and significant industrial shutdowns. As temperatures drop, the Moldovan government warns of security concerns, with industrial activity in Transnistria reduced by up to 80%. Despite these challenges, Moldova manages to meet electricity demands by relying on limited renewable sources and imported electricity from Ukraine. Russian-backed authorities in Transnistria, facing a humanitarian crisis, remain defiant, rejecting alternative gas offers from the EU. As the region struggles without adequate heating and power, the situation has raised alarms about its long-term stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.