Russian Gazprom's decision to halt gas supplies to Moldova resulted in a heating outage in the Russian-controlled region of Transnistria, prompting Chisinau to seek alternative sources of electricity.

Moldova is supplied with electricity in sufficient quantity, the press service for the state-owned Energocom company said in a statement on Thursday.

Moldova faces a security crisis as its breakaway region, Transdniestria, is cut off from Russian gas supplies. Prime Minister Dorin Recean highlights potential destabilization attempts by Russia and Moldova's shift to alternative energy solutions to support the affected enclave.

Moldova's Transnistria region has been thrust into an energy crisis following the termination of a gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian-owned gas giant Gazprom announced in December it would halt gas supplies to Moldova over a dispute over an alleged $709 million debt for past supplies.

Russia's cessation of gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine has sparked a significant energy crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria. The region has halted heating and hot water services for residents,

Russia's halt of gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine has sparked a serious energy crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria. The region has cut off heating and hot water supplies for residents and is asking for patience.