On a cold morning in Chisinau, postal worker Petru Murzin expressed concerns about a harsh winter due to an impending energy crisis as Russia's Gazprom plans to halt gas supplies to Moldova over a disputed debt. This could cripple Moldova's largest power plant, Kuciurgan, leading to severe shortages and a state of emergency. Moldovan officials accuse Russia of using energy as a political weapon. President Maia Sandu assured sufficient gas supplies but warned of humanitarian issues in Transnistria. Moldova is implementing energy-saving measures and diversifying energy sources amid rising tensions with Russia.