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Europe Decoded

How will Bulgaria cope without Russian gas?

Bulgaria received the vast majority of its gas supply from Russia and is now turning to Greece. Will it be enough?

Europe Decoded

Poland and Bulgaria could manage without Russia gas but not for long

Gazprom's decision to switch off the taps won't hit consumers just yet but industries in Poland and Bulgaria are likely to be hit.

Europe News

EU blasts 'blackmail' as Russia cuts gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria

Ursula von der Leyen called Gazprom's decision "yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail" while Charles Michel said it was an "aggressive unilateral move by Russia'.

Money

EU sees a way to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions

Russian president Vladimir Putin had decreed in March that all payments for oil and gas must be made in roubles after the West imposed sanctions.

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Europe Decoded

What is Nord Stream 2 and how does it link to Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Approval of the natural gas pipeline has been put on hold since last September.

Russia

Gazprom says accusations of low gas deliveries to EU are 'false'

Accusations came earlier this week after the Russian company stopped to reserve transport facilities at the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which passes through Belarus.

Serbia

Euroviews. Russia's gas gift to Serbia comes with strings attached | View

Gas prices in Serbia will remain stable for another six months in a relief for President Vučić after a fraught meeting with Putin last month. But at what cost? asks LSE's Vuk Vuksanovic.

Moldova

Moldova says it will pay gas debt to Russian giant Gazprom

Russian gas giant Gazprom threatened to cut supplies to Moldova within 48 hours.

Russia

Euroviews. The contours of Russia’s energy exports are defensible | View

"It seems simplistic if not outright false to frame the actions of Russia’s energy sector, a core contributor to its GDP, as anything other than those of a reasonable actor operating in a dynamic, challenging environment."

Russia

Europe gas prices drop after Putin orders Gazprom to fill EU stocks

Europe’s gas prices have soared in recent weeks but immediately fell after a call between the Russian president Vladimir Putin and Gazprom.

Moldova

Moldova gets first non-Russian gas delivery amid energy crisis battle

The delivery came four days after the eastern European country declared a one-month state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

Europe News

MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation

The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills.

Ukraine

Russia's new pipeline bypasses Ukraine in pumping gas to Europe: Kyiv

Kyiv has condemned the Russian gas company Gazprom for halting the transit of natural gas to Hungary via Ukraine.

Focus

Football For Friendship raises environmental awareness whilst breaking records

In partnership with Gazprom

Since its launch in 2013, Football for Friendship has united thousands of children from all over the world whilst promoting essential human values and now it's also turning to environmental protection.

Partner content

Football for Friendship draws teams for 2021 eWorld Championship

Partner content presented by Gazprom

The teams have been drawn for this year’s edition of the Football for Friendship eWorld Championship (eF4F). The virtual event is part of Gazprom International’s social programme, Football for Friendship, which brings together children from across the globe, united by the beautiful game.

Poland

Poland fines Russian energy giant Gazprom €6.5bn over Nord Stream 2

Gazprom insists there are no grounds for the fine and says it is a politically-motivated move to please the US government.

Turkey

Europe needs gas and Russia has it - the story behind the new pipeline

The new gas pipeline has a huge impact on energy politics in Europe. Here's what you need to know about TurkStream.

World News

Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline takes EU to court

Russia-led Nord Stream 2 pipeline took the EU to court over "unfair legislation" meant to stall the project.

Focus

Football for Friendship: Sportsmanship has no borders

In partnership with Gazprom Football

The 5 day event attended by children from 57 different countries took place in Madrid this year, coinciding with the UEFA Champions League final.

Sport

Football for Friendship profiles: Sri Lanka, Ghana and Denmark

Football for Friendship profiles: Sri Lanka, Ghana and Denmark