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."
Russia’s gas supply to Europe halted after Ukraine transit deal expires
Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal.
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.
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 transit of Russian gas through its territory.
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,
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump sympathises with Putin’s stance on Nato as Kursk battle rages
Kyiv's army has said it is clinging on to part of Kurakhove, a strategic town in Ukraine's eastern region of Donetsk that Russia claims to have captured. The Ukrainian army said Tuesday fighting was ...
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 ...
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Europe Somehow Still Depends on Russia’s Energy
Russia’s brutal, illegal war on Ukraine is lumbering into its fourth year, yet Europe still hasn’t used all its leverage ...
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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 ...
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 ...
NATO Ally Reports Desertions of Ukrainian Troops Training in Europe
France has said several dozen Ukrainian troops deserted the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" brigade while undergoing training in France.
In increasingly difficult global environment, Europe must learn to assert its interests effectively
The coming year will be a challenging one. Europe needs the United States, but Donald Trump's reelection as U.S. president ...