The European Commission is collaborating closely with the authorities in the Republic of Moldova and Romania to enhance the regional energy network and reduce the risk of shortages, especially in light of the increased Russian attacks on Ukraine's electricity infrastructure. On December 8, Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, the Spokesperson for Energy, Climate, Transport, Housing, and Taxation, stated that the European Commission "stands firmly with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova." She condemned "in the strongest terms" the Russian bombings that have severely damaged the energy systems of both countries.