Moldova and Ukraine have reached an informal agreement to ensure continuous natural gas supply to Transnistria, a pro-Russian region, even after the Gazprom PJSC transit contract expires at year’s end. Under the agreement, Russian gas could be rerouted to Transnistria via Turkey. This development comes as Ukraine plans to halt Russian gas transit across its territory starting January 1, 2025. During his visit to Moldova, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed USD 135 mln in aid to enhance energy security and combat Russian disinformation.