Putin, Europe and natural gas

Putin Dashes Allies' Hopes Over Russian Gas Exports to Europe
Vladimir Putin has said that he will not sign a new gas transit deal with Ukraine by the end of the year, dashing his allies, Slovakia and Hungary's, hopes.
European Gas Jumps as Putin Doubts New Transit Deal Can Be Made
European natural gas advanced after Russian President Vladimir Putin cast further doubt on the likelihood of a deal to maintain flows to Europe via Ukraine.
European Gas Prices Soar as Putin Says a New Ukraine Transit Deal Is Unlikely
Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, the benchmark for Europe’s gas trading, jumped early on Friday in Amsterdam by as much as 5%, before giving up some of the gains by midday. As of 12:24 p.m. Amsterdam time, prices were still rising, by 3.3% on the day, at $49.27 (47.23 euros) per megawatt-hour (MWh).
Gas prices jump as Putin abandons key pipeline to Europe
European gas prices have jumped after Vladimir Putin abandoned a key pipeline transporting the fuel through Ukraine.
Eastern Europe Braces For End To Russian Gas Supplies
Ukraine will block Russian gas supplies via its territory in several days, effectively halting its transit to Slovakia, Moldova and, to some extent, Hungary.
European natural gas gains as Putin calls new transit deal via Ukraine 'impossible'
European natural gas futures spike as Putin doubts new transit deal. Investors watch closely as Russia-Ukraine gas flows at risk.

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential meeting with Trump

Russian government says it is willing to improve ties — but onus is on Trump to make first move
Russia is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump to help improve relations with Ukraine so long as the U.S. makes ...
Putin rejects peace plan proposal being crafted by Trump team – ISW
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have indicated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has dismissed a ...
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 ...
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Morning Joe’s Sam Stein Warns Trump Will Give Putin ‘Benefit Of Doubt’ To Leave Ukraine With ‘Take It Or Leave It’ Peace Deal
Morning Joe contributor Sam Stein warned that Ukraine could be handed a “take it or leave it” peace deal when President-elect Donald Trump enters office, citing the Republican’s past amiable ...
Putin says West's air defenses have 'no chance' against Russian ballistic missile
Russia's war on Ukraine dominated the opening stages of President Vladimir Putin's annual marathon press conference on ...
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Putin Reflects on Manmohan Singh's Legacy and His Impact on India-Russia Relations
Vladimir Putin pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to India-Russia relations and economic ...
Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in rare visit to Moscow by EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare ...
Russia warns the United States against possible nuclear testing under Trump
Russia's point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump's incoming administration against resuming nuclear testing, saying ...