Russian gas

Russia's first test of US sanctions

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Russian LNG tanker spotted near Spain to probe impact of latest US sanctions.

EU alarmed by Russian gas pipeline attack

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The EU expressed concern over reports of a Ukrainian attack on the last Russian gas pipeline to Europe.

Russia gas valve shuts off, Ukraine faces power shortage risk

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While Poland appreciated Ukraine's termination of its gas transit contract with Russia, Slovakia threatened to cut off electricity supplies to Kiev because of this.

The last pipeline carrying Russian gas to Europe is being attacked

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Russia accused Ukraine of attacking the TurkStream gas pipeline - the last pipeline carrying Russian gas to Turkey and Europe.

Sanctions against Russia put German businesses in a difficult position

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Germany believes that the EU sanctions imposed on Russia not only cause energy shortages but also make European companies struggle to cope.

German Chancellor's candidate promises to reopen Nord Stream pipeline

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Germany's far-right party leader Alice Weidel said that if she takes power, the Nord Stream pipeline will continue to operate.

Dual blow to Serbia's gas supply

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The new US sanctions on Russia target Serbia's main gas company while Azerbaijan has said it is unlikely to supply gas to Serbia.

Nord Stream 2 triggers new legal war in Europe

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Russia's Nord Stream 2 operator is seeking compensation from Norwegian Equinor for the gas pipeline explosion.

Member states warn of EU's risk of disintegration

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Slovakia's prime minister has warned that the EU could fall apart due to its inability to solve pressing problems.

New route to supply Russian gas to EU member

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President Putin pledged to continue supplying Russian gas to Slovakia without going through Ukraine.

Nord Stream 2 operator given the last chance

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The operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been postponed until May 9. If it does not comply with this deadline, the company will be considered bankrupt without an extension.

Transnistria proposes solution to continue receiving Russian gas

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Transnistria - a breakaway region in Moldova - still relies on Russia as its main gas supplier. Transnistria has proposed receiving Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline.

Losing Russian gas, Slovakia threatens to retaliate against Ukraine

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After losing Russian gas flow through Ukraine, Slovakia threatened to impose political and economic sanctions on Ukraine.

Ukraine wants to replace EU member

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Ukraine has announced that it is ready to replace Hungary in the EU if Budapest leans towards Russia.

Unprecedented data on Russian gas to the EU

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Despite commitments to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the EU still imports LNG from Russia at a record high in 2024.