Europe, Russia and Ukraine

Russia Warns Europe Will 'Pay the Price' for Ukraine Cutting Off Gas
Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed the U.S. for the decision, saying it will impact "the standard of living of European citizens."
Ukraine Halts Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
Russia’s share of the EU pipeline natural gas market dropped sharply to about 8% in 2023, according to data from the EU Commission. The Ukrainian transit route served EU members Austria and Slovakia, which long got the bulk of their natural gas from Russia but have recently scrambled to diversify supplies.
Reagan Was Right After All: Europe, Following 40 Years of Deceptions, Cuts Its Last Gas Pipeline From Russia
Ronald Reagan’s wish came true this week. The last gas pipeline to Europe from Russia shut down. The 40th president’s political heir, Donald Trump, stands to reap the benefit.
Opinion
How Kyiv ‘weaponising’ natural gas in Russia-Ukraine War is bad gambit for Europe
Though the avowed purpose of Ukraine and Western nations of the non-extension of the gas transit agreement is to give a material blow to the Russian economy, its real consequences in terms of strategic,
Moldovan PM warns of security crisis after cut-off of Russian gas
Moldova faces a security crisis, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on Friday after its separatist pro-Moscow Transdniestria region, cut off from supplies of Russian gas, closed factories, restricted central heating and imposed rolling power blackouts.
Cessation of Russian Gas Through Ukraine Raises Concerns in Eastern European Nations
Ukraine ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe following the expiration of a prewar deal from 2024. This significant decision, taken in the interest of national security amid the ongoing conflict,
Europe's Gas Crisis Explodes: NATO Nation Ready to Act Against Ukraine as Russia Halts Gas Flow?
Slovakia is poised to retaliate after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit, triggering financial losses and rising energy costs in Europe. PM Robert Fico blames Zelensky for "sabotaging" Slovakia's economy,
Russia Sabotaging 'NATO Lake' Cables to Freeze Europe, State TV Admits
Guests on Russia's NTV channel discussed how Moscow has been blamed for undersea cables being cut in the Baltic Sea.
If Europe Freezes, Will Ukraine Burn?
In the first trading day after Ukraine ceased the flow of Russian gas and oil, benchmark natural gas prices in Europe surged ...
Ukraine stages drone attack on Russia's Saratov region, causing big fire
Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia overnight and attacked the Saratov region, causing a major fire in the city of Engels, the local governor said on Wednesday.
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ...
Without the US, NATO allies in Europe largely lack a key capability needed to fight Russia
Europe and NATO rely on the US for SEAD capabilities, something that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown is critical in a ...
Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drones hit Russian city containing major military base, causing huge fires
Ukrainian presidential advisor Alexander Kamyshin says the strike on the Russian oil facility shows Kyiv has ‘superpowers’ ...