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Russia cuts gas to Ukraine as tensions soar

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Russia halted natural gas deliveries to Ukraine on June 16, spurning Ukraine’s offer to pay some of its multibillion-dollar gas debt and demanding upfront payments for future supplies.

The decision provoked strong words from both sides but does not immediately affect the crucial flow of Russian gas to Europe. Ukraine has enough reserves to last until December, according to the head of its state gas company Naftogaz.

However, analysts said the move could disrupt Europe’s long-term energy supplies. (AP)

ロシア、ウクライナへの天然ガス輸出を停止

ロシアは６月16日、ウクライナが天然ガス代金の債務を返済期限内に支払わなかったとして、同国へのガス供給を停止。今後は前払い制を導入すると述べた。

The Japan Times ST: June 27, 2014