Europe, Russia and Ukraine

Russia Warns Europe Will 'Pay the Price' for Ukraine Cutting Off Gas
Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed the U.S. for the decision, saying it will impact "the standard of living of European citizens."
Opinion
How Kyiv ‘weaponising’ natural gas in Russia-Ukraine War is bad gambit for Europe
Though the avowed purpose of Ukraine and Western nations of the non-extension of the gas transit agreement is to give a material blow to the Russian economy, its real consequences in terms of strategic,
Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Ukraine Halts Russia's Gas Pipe to Europe: How Will Putin Respond?
Ukraine hailed the end of the gas transit deal amid Russia's invasion. But Russia said European living standards will suffer.
Putin says Europe will suffer as Russian gas supply finally ends
As the last of the gas flowing via Ukraine to Europe runs out, Russian gas will no longer be making its way to Europe, marking the end of a decades-long arrangement. Russia had already cut off most supplies through the Baltic and Belarus-Poland pipelines after the Ukraine/Russia war started,
Ukraine cuts off cheap Russian gas supply to EU, Slovakia threatens refugee aid cuts in retaliation
Russia halted gas supplies to Europe after Ukraine declined to renew a transit deal. Slovakia is considering retaliation against Ukraine. While the EU claims no immediate energy crisis, non-EU countries like Moldova face severe shortages and heating issues,
Cessation of Russian Gas Through Ukraine Raises Concerns in Eastern European Nations
Ukraine ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe following the expiration of a prewar deal from 2024. This significant decision, taken in the interest of national security amid the ongoing conflict,
European gas prices soar
Gas prices surged to record levels this Thursday, matching the highs of October 2023, after Moscow and Kyiv failed to extend the agreement that allowed Russian gas to transit through Ukraine to several European countries,
Europe's Gas Crisis Explodes: NATO Nation Ready to Act Against Ukraine as Russia Halts Gas Flow?
Slovakia is poised to retaliate after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit, triggering financial losses and rising energy costs in Europe. PM Robert Fico blames Zelensky for "sabotaging" Slovakia's economy,
Ukraine closure of Gazprom pipeline to Europe hurts Russia’s war effort but leaves Transnistrians in the cold
Kyiv has finally turned off Russia’s gas supply to Europe, ending a source of income that helped pay for Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The decades-old deal, which allowed the transit of natural gas produced by Russian energy giant Gazprom through Ukraine,
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ...
If Europe Freezes, Will Ukraine Burn?
In the first trading day after Ukraine ceased the flow of Russian gas and oil, benchmark natural gas prices in Europe surged ...
Foreign Policy4d
Europe Somehow Still Depends on Russia’s Energy
Russia’s brutal, illegal war on Ukraine is lumbering into its fourth year, yet Europe still hasn’t used all its leverage ...
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The Putinisation of central Europe
The real worry is that Austria exemplifies the Putinisation of central Europe. First came Viktor Orban, the strongman of ...
NATO Ally Reports Desertions of Ukrainian Troops Training in Europe
France has said several dozen Ukrainian troops deserted the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" brigade while undergoing training in France.
Without the US, NATO allies in Europe largely lack a key capability needed to fight Russia
Europe and NATO rely on the US for SEAD capabilities, something that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown is critical in a ...
Russia’s multibillion-dollar revenue stream may soon grind to a halt, thanks to Ukraine. Its ripple effects could hit Europe
Russia’s gas revenues from supply sent via Ukraine to Europe will be worth $5 billion this year, according to Reuters ...
In increasingly difficult global environment, Europe must learn to assert its interests effectively
The coming year will be a challenging one. Europe needs the United States, but Donald Trump's reelection as U.S. president ...