The EU ordered to reduce gas consumption

“Russia is blackmailing Europe. Russia uses energy as a weapon. Therefore, Europe must be ready for any development of events, whether it be a partial, significant or even complete cessation of Russian gas supplies,” the head of the European Commission warned. While this measure is voluntary, Brussels admits that it will make it mandatory if the situation worsens.

Russian gas supplies to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline have been halted for more than a week due to repairs and are due to resume this Thursday, but Brussels fears that Russia will come up with some excuse to delay its commissioning or reduce the amount sent gas. This Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin complained about the alleged delay in the return of a turbine being repaired in Canada and acknowledged that work may have to be suspended.

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