British MOD chief in Kyiv urges the world to wake up and support Ukraine
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British MOD chief in Kyiv urges the world to wake up and support Ukraine

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Grant Shapps

British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps recorded a video from the centre of Kyiv. He called on the world to significantly strengthen support for Ukraine for its victory in the war of aggression launched against it by the Russian Federation.

Grant Shapps once again appealed to the international community for the sake of Ukraine

I am in Kyiv to raise the alarm…What would it say, if we allow a democratic country to be taken over by a dictator like Putin? What would it say about our values of freedom and democracy?

Grant Shapps

Grant Shapps

UK Defence Secretary

In his opinion, this should not be the case, so the international community can easily attract resources if it has the will.

So the message is simple: this is a wake up call for the world. Let’s make sure Ukraine wins this war, stressed the British Defence Secretary.

Again, Grant Shapps reminds his country that it has done more than ever by providing Ukraine with the most significant military support package.

Now every country must do the same and ensure the victory of freedom over tyranny, he concluded.

Is an escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war possible?

The head of British diplomacy, David Cameron, recently stated that an escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war can only be considered a situation when a NATO soldier kills a Russian soldier.

Thus, he called on the world not to be afraid of Putin's threats and to provide Ukraine with all the necessary weapons.

If you help the country defend itself from illegal and completely unjustified aggression, then nothing will prevent you from assisting Ukraine to regain its territory. As long as the West is not in a situation where a NATO soldier kills a Russian soldier, this is not an escalation.

David Cameron

David Cameron

The British Foreign Secretary

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Unrecognized Transnistria is afraid to buy European gas

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Source:  ipn.gov.pl

The so-called "authorities" of the self-proclaimed Transnistria, even under the threat of an energy crisis, did not want to buy European gas instead of Russian. The quasi-state rejected an offer of assistance from Moldova.

Points of attention

  • Transnistria rejects European gas over fear of high and unstable prices, opting to continue cooperation with Gazprom until 2026.
  • The state of the energy system in Transnistria has worsened, leading to widespread power outages due to excess consumption over generation.
  • Moldova offered assistance to Transnistria in supplying gas after it stopped receiving Russian gas, but the offer was rejected.
  • The self-proclaimed Transnistria's dependence on Russian gas raises concerns about energy security and geopolitical implications.
  • The refusal to buy European gas highlights the complex political and economic dynamics in the region, affecting energy sustainability.

Unrecognized Transnistria fears “high prices” for European gas

This was stated by the acting chairman of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban.

According to him, the "authorities" of Transnistria explained their refusal of European gas by "higher and more unstable prices."

At the same time, pro-Russian Tiraspol said it expects the resumption of gas supplies from Gazprom under a contract that expires in 2026.

Help from Moldova

On January 2, the acting head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban, stated that Moldova had offered assistance to unrecognized Transnistria in supplying gas.

This offer came after the so-called "Transylvania" stopped receiving Russian gas because Ukraine stopped transit.

After that, the supply of heat and gas to local residents in Transnistria was stopped.

On the evening of January 3, widespread power outages are already in effect in Transnistria, as the level of consumption has exceeded the level of generation.

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