Ukraine has stopped Russian gas supplies to European customers passing through the country after the expiration of a prewar transit deal, citing national security concerns. Russia’s Gazprom stated it has no legal way to send gas through Ukraine due to Kyiv’s refusal to extend the agreement, leading to a drop in Russia’s share of the EU gas market and forcing European countries to diversify their energy sources. Moldova, a major recipient of Russian gas via Ukraine, faces challenges as Gazprom halts supplies over unpaid debts, highlighting accusations of Moscow’s energy weaponization.
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