"Russia told Poland and Bulgaria yesterday [Tuesday] that it will stop providing natural gas to both countries, marking an escalation in the conflict between Moscow and Europe over the war in Ukraine.
A halt in gas shipments to Poland would rupture a trade relationship that has existed since before the Cold War, and raises questions about whether Russia would withhold gas from other European nations as it becomes increasingly ostracized for waging its brutal war in Ukraine.
Gas and other fossil fuels from Russia play an important role in powering Europe’s grid, heating homes and fueling industry. Last year, Russia accounted for 40 percent of Europe’s gas supply. The European Union aims to dramatically decrease its reliance on Russian fuels by 2030."
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