Europe, Ukraine and Russia

Explainer: What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Sunday, a rare visit by a European Union leader to Moscow as a contract allowing for Russian gas to transit through Ukraine nears expiry.
No Peace Deals Without Ukraine's Agreement: EU
European Union leaders reaffirmed on Thursday that no decisions regarding Ukraine's future can be made without its direct involvement. The declaration came during a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing solidarity with the war-torn nation.
Europe’s Gas Price Rises as Russia-Ukraine Transit Deal Nears End
European natural-gas futures were higher as the deal allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine neared expiry, with stronger demand for the heating fuel also supporting prices.
Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end
The situation with European countries that buy Russian gas is very complicated and requires increased attention, the Kremlin said on Monday after talks the previous day between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
EU ready to stop Russian gas transit through Ukraine starting 1 January
Europe is ready to stop the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine from 1 January 2025. Besides, the European Commission does not comment on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow. Source: spokesperson for European Commission,
Russia’s multibillion-dollar revenue stream may soon grind to a halt, thanks to Ukraine. Its ripple effects could hit Europe
Russia’s wartime economy has been sustained, in part, by oil and gas revenues as Europe has relied on it for several decades.
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69% of Ukrainians see EU membership as the best integration path for Ukraine
More than two-thirds of Ukrainians believe that joining the European Union would be the best integration path for Ukraine.
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
European Union leaders insist no decisions can be taken about the future of Ukraine without its consent or behind their backs ...
Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls
Russia's natural-gas transit deal with Ukraine is set to expire soon, which would cut billions in revenue.
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45 Days in Ukraine, 1,000 Days in War
The title of this essay would have been a little bit different if I had spent five more days in Odesa as planned. “50 days in ...
Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by ...
Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears expiry
Russia said on Monday that the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine is very ...
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Will European Troops Enforce a Cease-Fire in Ukraine?
France is drumming up support for a peacekeeping force. It may be Europe’s only option to prevent an even bloodier war.