Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:29pm on 31 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Ukraine will halt Russian gas transit to Europe as its five-year deal with Gazprom ends Wednesday. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the decision prevents Russia from profiting amid its aggression. EU imports of Russian gas have dropped to under 10% since 2023 but remain vital for nations like Slovakia and Austria. Slovakia's PM Fico threatened to cut Ukraine's electricity supply, prompting Zelensky to accuse him of aiding Russia. Moldova faces potential energy shortages and has declared a 60-day energy emergency. The European Commission assured resilience but urged further diversification to avoid disruptions.
