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Gas Crisis Resolved

  • January 21st, 2009
  • Posted by Daniel Challis

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Russia has recommenced pumping gas to Ukraine and Europe after weeks of a drawn out stalemate between gas giants, the Gazprom and Naftogaz companies.

Slovakia recently confirmed gas was beginning to flow into the country; it was one of several EU member states most affected by the cut-off…

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Update on Russia/Ukraine Gas Crisis

  • January 16th, 2009
  • Posted by Daniel Challis

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Russia is no longer a reliable gas supplier to Europe according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which spoke out on Thursday (15.01.09) against EU states being cut off for days as a result of the dispute.

EU leaders and officials are also condemning the dispute, saying Russia’s reputation as a dependable energy provider is in jeopardy…

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