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While Europe banned Russian pipeline gas, an Arctic gas giant quietly doubled its EU market share.
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Moscow pledges gas to Transnistria while delivery path remains mystery
Despite shuttered industries and widespread blackouts, Transnistrian authorities reject Moldova's offer of European gas supplies.
Russian gas giant Gazprom plans to reduce central office staff by 40%
The corporation evaluates substantial workforce cuts at Saint Petersburg headquarters following reduced European market access due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies
Robert Fico wants to renew halted Russian gas transit via Ukraine to Slovakia.
Russia may exploit its Transnistria gas crisis to advance pro-Russian influence in Moldova, media says
Russia’s gas cutoff to Transnistria impacts 300,000 people, possibly aiming to sway Moldova’s 2025 elections and block European integration.
Europe boosts Russian LNG imports to record levels despite sanctions
Bloomberg's analysis of ship-tracking data shows that Russian LNG exports hit record levels in 2024, even though Western sanctions were meant to limit the country's energy industry.
Moldova’s Russian-controlled Transnistria return to wooden rural stoves amid Russian gas cutoff
Transnistrian authorities are leveraging local timber resources to prevent a humanitarian crisis, establishing distribution points across all districts.
Russian gas cutoff triggers rolling blackouts in Moldova’s Russian-controlled Transnistria
"Fortunately, our region is rich in timber, and supplies are still available, with solid fuel distribution points open in every district," de facto authorities noted.
The end of an era: Russia loses its gas grip on Europe
Moscow's most potent leverage over Europe - its gas pipelines - has finally run dry, and there's no turning back the clock.
Politico: Russian gas cutoff leaves Slovakia stable despite Fico’s fearmongering
Experts dismissed PM's warnings of crises, noting Slovakia’s preparation for Russian gas transit’s end and stable reserve levels above seasonal averages.
ISW: Ukraine’s gas transit halt to cost Gazprom $6 billion as Turkstream becomes only route to EU
Gazprom is likely exploiting the halt of gas transit through Ukraine to engineer an artificial energy crisis and destabilize Moldova, ISW states.
“Historic event”: Ukraine halts Russian gas flow to Europe
Ukrainian government emphasized the move's strategic importance in limiting Russia's war financing capabilities.
Bulgaria promises aid to Moldova after Russian gas supply halt
The energy minister stated that Sofia is ready to provide Moldova with access to both LNG and pipeline gas.
Poland stands ready for Ukraine power backup if Slovakia cuts supply, Bloomberg sources say
Slovakia's Russian oil imports via Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline may face potential suspension if Bratislava cuts electricity supplies to Kyiv.
Ukraine receives first LNG shipment from US amid shift from Russian gas
As Russian attacks leave half a million Ukrainians without electricity and heating, the US sells its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine through Greece, days before the expiration of a Russian gas transit to Europe.
Ukrainian energy experts dismiss Slovak threats to cut power off over Russian gas transit ban
Ukraine can maintain stable electricity imports through existing connections with Poland, Hungary, and Romania in case of any potential loss of Slovak electricity supplies, as Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban
After Ukraine's transit ban, the pro-Russian Slovak PM has earlier visited Russian President Putin, trying to secure gas supplies.
Zelenskyy accuses Slovak PM Fico of selling out to Putin
Ukraine's President denounced Fico's cooperation with Russia, revealing concerns about hidden payment schemes and deliberate efforts to maintain Russian energy dominance in Europe.
Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico visits Putin as Ukraine refuses gas transit
Fico rushed to Moscow after Kyiv declared that Ukraine would not allow Moscow to earn additional billions from gas transit through Ukraine while continuing its aggression.
Orban: Hungary is negotiating to preserve Russian gas transit through Ukraine
As Ukraine's gas transit agreement nears its end, Hungary's leader reveals talks to maintain the crucial supply route through ownership restructuring.