The supply of Russian natural gas to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukrainian territory was halted on New Year’s Day.
Ukraine’s energy minister, Herman Halushchenko , announced the decision, saying that the move would result in financial losses for Russia and a loss of market access.
This came as Ukraine chose not to renew the five-year agreement with Russia’s state-owned energy company Gazprom for the use of the Urengoy pipeline.
The decision directly impacts gas supplies to several European states, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Moldova. Notably, Hungary and Slovakia, which have pro-Russian leanings, expressed strong opposition to the move. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on social media that this gas cutoff would have dramatic consequences not just for the Russian Federation but for all EU nations.
Source : Arirang TV, https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=279533
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