Trending Now - Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amid Ukraine Conflict Disruptions

WHO:

Moldova’s Parliament

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu

Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

WHAT:

Moldova’s Parliament voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector.

Seventy-two lawmakers in the 101-seat legislature approved the measure; no votes against and 18 abstained.

The high-voltage Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line was disconnected due to Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.

Moldovan authorities urged citizens to consume electricity “rationally” during peak hours.

Repairs to the damaged power line are estimated to take around five to seven days.

The Isaccea-Vulcanesti line provides 60-70% of Moldova’s electricity consumption.

WHERE:

Moldova

Romania

Chisinau, Moldova

Ukraine

WHEN:

The state of emergency begins on March 27th, 2026.

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia began in 2022.

The Russian strikes occurred on March 25th, 2026.

WHY:

The disconnection of the power line was caused by Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that Russia’s attacks represent a war crime and an attack on Moldova.

President Maia Sandu accused Russia of deliberately undermining Moldova’s security.

HOW:

The state of emergency allows authorities to mobilize additional resources and protect critical infrastructure.

Demining operations are needed before repairs can be conducted on the power line.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:39 UTC)

Moldova’s Parliament has voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector, with seventy-two lawmakers approving the measure and no votes against it. This decision comes after Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid led to the disconnection of the high-voltage Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line, which supplies 60 to 70 percent of Moldova's electricity, prompting authorities to urge citizens to use electricity more wisely during peak hours. The state of emergency begins on March 27, allowing officials to mobilize resources and protect critical infrastructure, while repairs to the damaged power line are expected to take five to seven days, contingent on necessary demining operations.