0nce once in moscow s orbit, moldova has been looking for a new direction tilting from russia towards the west. its government wants to move closer to the eu but there s a problem. all of the gas here comes from russia. so what do you do if moscow turns off the tap? it is threatening to if moldova does not sign a new contract at a higher price. the russians have already cut supplies by a third. just business? or is it? basically russia is business? or is it? basically russia is trying business? or is it? basically russia is trying to business? or is it? basically russia is trying to punish . russia is trying to punish moldova citizens because they decided to vote against the pro russian party so that is pure politics and nothing more. that is pure fantasy, thinks gazprom. russia s state energy giant says it will gladly pump gas if there is a deal and if moldova settles its debt. but