On January 1, 2025, the Russian government-affiliated energy company Gazprom disclosed that it has ceased the flow of natural gas to Europe via a key pipeline running through Ukraine, following the expiration of a transit agreement that Ukraine declined to renew.
Russia Cuts Natural Gas Supply to Europe Through Ukraine
Russia Cuts Natural Gas Supply to Europe Through Ukraine
Gazprom announces halt in natural gas flow after agreement expiration with Ukraine, impacting European energy supply.
Gas transportation through this pipeline has been in operation for nearly sixty years providing a significant link for Russian gas to European markets. Gazprom confirmed the suspension occurred at 8 a.m. Moscow time on Wednesday, marking a critical moment in the energy landscape as this pipeline was the last major conduit following the Nord Stream pipeline's destruction in 2022, which some sources suggest may have involved Ukrainian involvement. Additionally, a previous route through Belarus to Poland is no longer operational.
This development raises further concerns about Europe's energy strategy and potential shortages as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. The situation remains fluid as the implications of this decision unfold across the European continent.
Mike Ives reported from Seoul, while Marc Santora provides updates from Kyiv. Andrew Higgins contributes from Warsaw, covering significant developments throughout Eastern Europe and beyond.
This development raises further concerns about Europe's energy strategy and potential shortages as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. The situation remains fluid as the implications of this decision unfold across the European continent.
Mike Ives reported from Seoul, while Marc Santora provides updates from Kyiv. Andrew Higgins contributes from Warsaw, covering significant developments throughout Eastern Europe and beyond.
