Russian natural gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine to Europe were halted in the early hours of New Year's Day as a transit deal expired and warring Moscow and Kyiv have failed to reach an agreement to continue the flows, News.az reports citing Reuters.
President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, placing the blame on Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement that supplies gas to Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Austria, News.az reports citing Reuters.
26 Dec 2024-21:57
