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Gazprombank account not necessarily breach of sanctions -German Ministry

European energy firms can open special accounts with Gazprombank to pay for Russian gas, a key demand by Moscow, without breaching sanctions if transferring euros or dollars to them fulfils their contractual obligations, the German Economy Ministry said.

Reuters

'I'm not afraid', says ex-Gazprombank executive who defected to Ukraine

A former senior executive at Russian lender Gazprombank said on Thursday that he fled Russia for Ukraine hoping to take up arms against Moscow's invasion and that he believed President Vladimir Putin was leading Russia to catastrophe.

Reuters

Putin gas cutoff shakes up Europe at little cost to Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting pressure on European governments with his proposal to pay for oil and gas in rubles

The Independent UK

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How EU energy firms plan to pay for Russian gas without breaking the law

Germany, Hungary and others are devising ways they can use roubles to pay Gazprom and not be in breach of sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Europe struggles for clarity on Russia's roubles-for-gas scheme

The European Commission on Thursday warned buyers of Russian gas they could breach sanctions if they converted gas payments into roubles, as officials struggled to clarify the EU's stance on Moscow's payments scheme, which has sowed confusion in the bloc.

Reuters

VIDEO: Ukrainian Marksman Cheers As He Blows Up Russian Tank

Zenger News obtained the video from the 30th Independent Mechanised Brigade on Tuesday, 26th April.

Zenger

VIDEO: Missile Strike Destroys Russian Armour But Leaves Church

Zenger News obtained the video from the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade on Tuesday, April 26th.

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German and Austrian energy firms seek to meet Putin’s terms for gas payments

Uniper and OMV to open rouble accounts with Gazprombank after Russia refuses dollars or euros

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s Uniper to pay for Russian gas via Russia bank account

This offers some countries a loophole to keep buying Russian gas against Western currencies.

Al Jazeera

European leaders blast cutoff of Russian gas as ‘blackmail’

European leaders have blasted Russia’s decision to halt gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria as “blackmail”, amid threats it will do the same to other countries.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

Blasts hit Kyiv as U.N. chief visits, U.S. pledges new Ukraine aid

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

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Radio France Internationale

EU promises 'coordinated response' to Russia gas stoppage

The EU said Wednesday it was "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is planning a "coordinated" response after Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria.

Evening Standard

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

Vladimir Putin warns ‘we have tools no one else can boast of and we will use them’

Vladimir Putin issued the threat in an address to the Council of Legislators in St Petersburg

Al Jazeera

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.

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The Conversation

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Which countries are most dependent on Russian gas imports?

Gazprom decision to stop supplying gas to ‘unfriendly’ Poland and Bulgaria denounced as ‘blackmail’

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's behind Russia's natural gas cutoff?

Russia's playing hardball on natural gas

Evening Standard

Could Russia cut off gas to other European countries?

Russia has been accused of “blackmailing” Europe after cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.

Benzinga

Oil Prices Stable Amid Balancing Act Of Russia Supply Fears and Asian Demand Concerns On COVID-19 Restrictions

On Wednesday, oil was steady after Russia cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. However, lingering concerns about Asian COVID-19 related lockdowns (especially in China) weigh on economic growth, and oil demand constrains the prices, writes Reuters. Brent crude futures rose $0.26, or 0.30%, to $105.25 a barrel by 0823 GMT. U.S.…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: crisis talks in Europe as Russia cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria

Kremlin accused of blackmail while Gazprom claims supply halted because of failure to pay in roubles. Plus, Santa takes on Sarah Palin

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