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Western Dependency on Russian Gas via Ukraine
2024-09-06 09:00:08
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Western Dependency on Russian Gas via Ukraine

Reduced Russian gas exports have raised prices, impacting Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. Amidst political strains in Germany and Italy's priest abuse scandal, Turkey's winemakers face hurdles.

Europe must diversify energy sources, with Czechia offering pipeline support if Russian gas via Ukraine is disrupted. Germany's removal of storage fees will boost non-Russian gas trade.

Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle and American restrictions on Russia have hurt Ukraine. Calls for EU to shift to LNG for energy security echo across the region.

The West faces a moment of truth in Ukraine, balancing military support versus negotiations with Putin, necessitating clear strategies on NATO membership and political leadership.

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economist
5. September 2024 um 12:56

The West still needs Russian gas that comes through Ukraine

Environment
Politics
Russia's reduced gas exports have spiked prices, especially impacting Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Germany's party system faces strain, abuse by priests in Italy can no longer be tolerated, Turkey's winemakers face obstacles, Europe must beware technocracy, Volodymyr Zelensky has culled his cabinet, and American restrictions on hitting Russia are hurting Ukraine.
EURACTIV.com
6. September 2024 um 04:45

Czechia offers alternative should gas transit via Ukraine be disrupted

Environment
Politics
Czechia can support EU with pipeline capacity if Russian gas via Ukraine is disrupted. EU should shift to LNG and other alternatives. Expiring Russian-Ukrainian transit deal and Kursk fighting could impact exports. German storage fee removal will boost non-Russian gas trade. 40-42 million cubic meters of Russian gas per day may need replacing. Czech Minister Jozef Síkela urged EU preparation in letter to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson.
EURACTIV.de
6. September 2024 um 06:30

Czech Republic to step in if Russian gas deliveries fail

Environment
Politics
The Czech Republic has sufficient capacity to support other EU countries in case of a disruption in Russian gas deliveries. The current agreement on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe expires at the end of this year. Europe needs to prepare for possible supply interruptions.
zdf
6. September 2024 um 08:01

"Ukraine approaches moment of truth"

Politics
Ukraine cannot continue the war indefinitely, as the destruction is too great and there are major losses on the front. The West must decide whether to support Ukraine militarily or opt for negotiations with Putin. Ralf Fücks demands that the restrictions on Western weapons in Ukraine be lifted to increase the cost for Russia and bring Putin to serious negotiations. A clear perspective on Ukraine's NATO membership is also necessary. Fücks sees a lack of political leadership in Germany, which je..
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