Ukraine blocks transit of Russian gas to Europe, forcing up prices

Natural gas prices in Europe have risen since Ukraine ended the flow of Russian gas across its territory into the EU. Moscow once supplied more than a third of Europe’s needs, but the continent has weaned itself off Russian gas following the Kremlin’s '22 invasion of Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports.

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[Dontquoteme]

EU can meet their zero carbon goal now! 😂. "We will end the use of fossil fuels to save the planet" there ya go! A trial run. A winter with no evil fossil fuels😂😂

[lookarabbit]

Im sure europe is really gonna appreciate that.

[bogdankowalski]

It was not Russia that turned off the gas supply taps to Europe. It was Ukraine that turned off the transit to Europe. To cause panic. It was America that ordered Ukraine. And Russia benefits from this contract until 2030.

[careysmoak]

Trump told Europe not to use Russian oil and gas and they laughed at him. Who’s laughing now

[TMHYAH]

No one is talking about the impact it will have on the Ukrainian people who depend on this gas for heating.

[Robert-tmp]

This is getting very hilarious now 😂😂 i feel sorry for European citizen's. Actually Ukraine is acting under the order of the US administration 😅

[achalotsonmbueye]

How much will Europe pay for gas per year, you all talk about 5 billions that Russia will lost, I ask again

[ljs]

Man I just looked at gas prices in Europe it's $1.73 The United States hasn't seen a $1.73 for 30 years if Europe is complaining about high gas prices they need to pay what the United States pays to defend their country

[Le_Dislike_Button]

Who needs fossil fuels when you can have electricity instead, which comes out of the wall? Brought to you by Costco

[RogerDosithee-ry]

Zelensky is about his self and his master's.

[daveerk]

Europe, you should have listened to TRUMP.

BET GERMANY ISN'T LAUGHING NOW😮.

BUY AMERICAN 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[RitterShot-ogmm]

Biden: "Zelenskyy, do not, i repeat, do not extend contract with Gazprom"
Skyy: " yes sir, aye sir!!"

[mosesgutierrez-qkze]

China 🇨🇳 and India 🇮🇳 will buy the oil and natural gas at discount prices

[sooma-ai]

Ukraine has stopped Russian gas transit to Europe, causing price increases. Europe has reduced dependence on Russian gas since the 2022 invasion. The impact on Europe is limited, but some countries like Slovakia will be more affected. Russia stands to lose billions in revenue.

[mariovillarreal]

Zelensky Does NOT CARE ABOUT People, Only dollars!!

[miguel_el_rural]

Is that, A smart move??
Affecting several Europeans countries??? Why?who?

[phillipcalderon]

Once America says buy more American gas , Ukraine has to stop supplying.

[markolson]

So that’s one way sanctions can be imposed! 🇺🇦 👍

[buddhakulung]

Now EU getting isolated for energy sector

[jamesmcclanahan]

So why didn't they do it at the beginning of the war