Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine
Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.
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"Supplies would only be restored once oil levels had been brought down to the recommended limit."
— Gheorghe Hajder , Politician
"Russia bears full responsibility for the oil pollution."
— Maia Sandu , Politician
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Moldovan Environment Minister responsible for addressing the oil pollution crisis.
Ukrainian Deputy Minister commenting on the impact of pollution on Ukraine.
Maia Sandu is the President of Moldova, known for her pro-European policies.
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Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.
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