Putin, Europe and Ukrainian gas transit deal

Putin Dashes Allies' Hopes Over Russian Gas Exports to Europe
Vladimir Putin has said that he will not sign a new gas transit deal with Ukraine by the end of the year, dashing his allies, Slovakia and Hungary's, hopes.
European Gas Jumps as Putin Doubts New Transit Deal Can Be Made
European natural gas advanced after Russian President Vladimir Putin cast further doubt on the likelihood of a deal to maintain flows to Europe via Ukraine.
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement that brings gas to Slovakia,
Gas prices jump as Putin abandons key pipeline to Europe
European gas prices have jumped after Vladimir Putin abandoned a key pipeline transporting the fuel through Ukraine.
Eastern Europe Braces For End To Russian Gas Supplies
Ukraine will block Russian gas supplies via its territory in several days, effectively halting its transit to Slovakia, Moldova and, to some extent, Hungary.
Putin warns Europe of gas price surge as Ukraine ends transit
The agreement allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine to Europe will expire in a few days. Our eastern neighbors have already announced that they do not intend to extend it. The Kremlin is trying to put on a brave face,
European natural gas gains as Putin calls new transit deal via Ukraine 'impossible'
European natural gas futures spike as Putin doubts new transit deal. Investors watch closely as Russia-Ukraine gas flows at risk.

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