"First of all, we propose that Moldova denounce the protocol on entering the Europe energy community agreement. This is a precondition for us to discuss the issue of gas price cuts and the relief of debt, which at the moment amounts to $4.1 billion [€3.17 billion]," Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said, as quoted by Reuters.

Moldova joined the EU-sponsored Energy Community, in 2009, together with Ukraine. The Energy Community, established in 2005, is designed to integrate the energy market of southeastern Europe with the European Union.  MORE