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European leaders condemn Russia’s move to cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria as 'blackmail' while prices soar

The supply was suspended after energy companies Bulgargaz and PGNiG did not comply with a statement issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, which stipulated that all payments for gas were to be made in roubles in a bid to strengthen the Russian currency

Irish Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

EU Defies Gas 'Blackmail' as Russia Pushes Deeper into Ukraine

The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to "blackmail" over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. The warning on Wednesday came ahead of UN chief Antonio Guterres arriving in Kyiv to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky following talks…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022

European leaders blast cutoff of Russian gas as 'blackmail'

European leaders blasted Russia’s decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria as “blackmail.”

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Gazprom: What’s behind Russia’s natural gas cut off and how will it affect the UK?

It escalates Moscow’s row with Western countries who oppose its invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Putin shuts the tap: How will Europe respond to Russian gas cut?

The rest of Europe may not be at war, but is it ready for the sacrifices of a wartime economy? The Kremlin shutting the gas tap on Bulgaria and Poland may be but a prelude to a brutally swift transition away from Russian gas and oil. Deals will be dropped,…

France 24 · Apr 27, 2022

How worried should Europe be as Russia starts cutting off gas supplies?

Analysis: Putin is determined to use resource as a weapon, as shown in move to cut off Poland and Bulgaria

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

Russian gas crisis: 5 things to know about Europe’s supply

Russia is cutting gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, and is threatening to cut off other countries in Europe.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022

Why Bulgaria and Poland can withstand Russia cutting off their gas supply

Russian energy giant Gazprom has completely cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Both countries are apparently being punished for refusing Russia’s demand that they pay for their gas in roubles.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Labour: UK is complacent on energy security and must ‘sprint to net zero’

Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Poland and Bulgaria deserved the UK’s ‘full solidarity’ after Russia cut gas supplies.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

UK affected as Europe gas prices rise after Russia shuts off supply to neighbours

Russia has cut off its gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria in what it says is a dispute about the countries not paying in roubles. Vladimir Putin's state has been accused of weaponising gas supplies

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022