Crisis: The arrows show the route gas travels through the pipeline across EuropeFrom The Daily Mail:
The EU gave Russia 24 hours to restore gas supplies last night after all deliveries to Ukraine were halted in a dispute over unpaid bills.
As 17 European countries reported cuts to supplies, the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine were warned to stop treating Europe's gas supply as a 'hostage'.
Significantly, the EU failed to spell out what action it planned to take if its warning was ignored.
As millions of people struggled to cope in sub-zero temperatures, it has emerged that gas prices could soar in Britain if there is not a swift resolution to the crisis.
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My Comment: This is a Russia and Ukraine fight. Europe is just an innocent victim caught in the crossfire. The Russians are not going to bend. They want to be paid .... and I cannot blame them.
More News On The Energy Crisis In Europe
EU presidency: Russia-Ukraine gas dispute not European affair -- China View
Ukraine, Russia Pricing Dispute Halts Russian Gas Exports to Europe -- Voice Of America
Ukraine sets gas offer but wants no middleman -- Reuters
Russia-Ukraine 'cold war' grips Europe -- Washington Times
EU calls crisis talks as flow of gas stops -- Financial Times
Russian gas crisis to keep bills high as firms divert UK stocks -- The Guardian
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