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Ukraine Says Russia's Gazprom is Creating 'Gas Deficit' in Europe

Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission, alleging Gazprom is artificially reducing supplies to the EU.

Gas Prices Hit Record High on Russian Supply Squeeze, Cold Snap

Russia has cut supplies to Europe as temperatures drop across the continent.

Russia Cuts Gas Supplies to Europe as Temperatures Drop

Gazprom also refused to book extra capacity through Ukraine for a fourth consecutive month.

Gazprom Gains Control of Russia’s Top Social Network

VK's CEO has also resigned as part of sweeping changes that boost Kremlin control over VKontakte.

Russia’s Gazprom Reports Record Profits as Gas Prices Soar

Europe receives a third of its gas supplies from Russia and has seen energy prices surge to record highs in recent months.

Germany Suspends Nord Stream 2 Certification

Regulator says Gazprom-owned operator needs to establish German subsidiary before it can approve the pipeline.

turning the taps

Gazprom Starts Boosting EU Gas Supplies, Rejects Offer of Extra Capacity

The company has rejected an opportunity to book extra transit capacity through Ukraine and Belarus for the third month running, even as it starts to boost...

Gazprom Starts Refilling European Gas Storage Sites

Critics have accused Russia and Gazprom of withholding supplies to pressure Europe to approve the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Moldova and Russia Extend Gas Contract After Dispute

After weeks of tension, Gazprom signed a new deal with Moldova

out in the cold

Gazprom Could Cut Gas to Moldova if Contract Not Signed

Moldova declared a 30-day state of emergency after Moscow — its traditional supplier — raised prices.

Gazprom Rejects Gas Supply Increase to Europe

The Russian gas giant has booked only minimal capacity on pipelines to Europe for November.

Putin Blames Europe for Gas Price Crisis

The Kremlin has said Russia and Gazprom are not to blame for spiralling energy prices.

PIPELINE POLITICS

Russia’s Gazprom Inks 15-Year Gas Contract with Hungary

Deal between Moscow and Budapest has angered Ukraine and comes as gas prices in Europe hit record highs.

Gazprom Rejects Gas Transit Increase as Europe Faces Winter Fuel Crisis

The state-controlled company is coming under fire as gas prices surge in Europe.

Russia Senses Opportunity in European Gas Price Crisis

The Kremlin says spiraling gas prices demonstrate the importance of Nord Stream 2, long-term contracts with Russia’s Gazprom.

Nord Stream Done

Russia Says Divisive Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Complete

Nord Stream 2 has divided European capitals and raised tensions between the bloc and Washington.

Gazprom Profits Leap in Second Quarter

Global demand for Gazprom's natural gas has bounced back following the pandemic.

PIPELINE POLITICS

Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 Firm Loses Court Case For Exclusive Pipeline Access

A German court ruling could limit Gazprom’s ability to use the pipeline.

Russia’s Gazprom Behind Largest Industrial Methane Leak Since 2019 – Bloomberg

The gas giant has admitted a pipeline leak spewed millions of cubic meters of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere earlier in June.

PANDEMIC RECOVERY

Gazprom Profits Bounce on Strong Europe Sales

The Russian energy giant saw a jump in earnings in the first quarter, following last year's pandemic slump.

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