EU Commission chief accuses Russia of energy 'blackmail'

Energy 16 November 2024 23:30

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia on Saturday of using energy supplies as a form of "blackmail" against Austria and the EU, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

Responding to Gazprom’s decision to halt natural gas deliveries to Austria, von der Leyen argued on X that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "weaponizing" energy to pressure Europe.

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EU Commission chief accuses Russia of energy 'blackmail'

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