European Gas
Paradox of EU buying Russian gas and aiding Ukraine
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Despite efforts to reduce dependence, the four EU countries continue to import Russian gas with more than aid to Ukraine.
Russia sells gas to China at incredibly low prices, energy balance changes
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Russia sells gas to China at a price nearly 40% lower than it sells to Europe and Turkey.
Key weakness that makes the EU's Russian gas ban counterproductive
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The EU has just decided to speed up plans to ban Russian gas imports earlier than expected, but this plan contains a key weakness.
Kremlin believes domestic customers will not turn their backs on Russian gas
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The Kremlin insists Turkey remains committed to Russian gas supplies for practical economic benefits.
Russian gas returns strongly, EU confused between words and actions
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Although the EU has repeatedly pushed to eliminate Russian energy, the reality shows that the bloc has increased its imports of Russian LNG and gas.
A series of EU countries are still tightly holding on to Russian gas despite pressure to cut
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The EU confirmed that up to eight member states will continue to import Russian gas, while the bloc has repeatedly called for a reduction in dependence on Moscow.
Russian gas increases to Europe by record, Greece is the main driver
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Europe has bought more Russian gas from Gazprom, with Greece switching from liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Russian fuel.
EU risks paying a heavy price for giving up Russian gas, buying from the US
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Not yet out of Russian gas, the EU is gradually falling into the arms of the US in a new, even deeper dependence.
Russian gas shortage, Europe faces unpredictable crisis risk
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With a shortage of Russian gas, Europe could face a simmering, prolonged and unpredictable energy crisis if the coming winter is colder than expected.
Surprised by the price of Russian gas sold to China
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Russia asserts that the gas sold to China is identical to the sale formula to Europe.
Europe loses cheap Russian gas, China is holding back all its supply
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With the Power of Siberia 2 agreement, Russia, China and Mongolia have ended half a century of Europe accumulating cheap Russian gas from Siberia.
EU silently increases purchases of Russian gas, billions of USD still flow to Moscow
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The EU spent up to $8.6 billion on Russian gas imports in the first half of 2025, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Ukraine receives another $100 million to save from gas crisis
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Norway will provide Ukraine with nearly $100 million to buy gas to save the winter energy crisis.
Ukraine hits straight at strategic Russian oil pipeline, Europe faces new shock
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Ukraine attacked the Russian Druzhba oil pipeline - the world's largest oil transport network, causing Europe to face a new energy shock.
EU grants unprecedented loan package to save Ukrainian gas
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The European Union (EU) has signed a record loan guarantee agreement of 500 million euros to help Ukraine urgently buy gas.