According to the news of Vocea Basarabiei TV channel, President Maia Sandu said that Moldova can only pay $9 million of its $700 million debt to Gazprom.
“We have proof: The audit was carried out by international companies recognized in this field. “Thus, Moldovagaz can pay Gazprom 9 million dollars, not 700-odd million dollars,” he said.
The differences stem from the fact that in the examination of Moldovagaz’s historical debt to Gazprom, it was claimed that $400 million of the debt was not subject to collection due to statute of limitations, while the other $276 million debt could not be collected. Documented by Moldovagaz or Gazprom.
The Russian company, which owns a majority stake in Moldovgaz, stated that it reserves the right to completely stop gas supplies to Moldova due to gross violation of deadlines for signing an agreement to settle the historical debt.
Before that Moldova sent A draft settlement agreement regarding Moldovagaz’s debts was presented to Gazprom.
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