US Pushes to Restore Russian Gas Flows to Europe
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the US wants a quick restart of Russian natural gas supplies to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. The step is part of ongoing discussions aimed at a temporary halt in energy conflicts. The stated goal is to stabilise energy flows.
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Context: Russian gas once reached Europe through pipelines crossing Ukraine, but that transit route ended in January 2025 when the contract expired. Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Europe has been cutting its reliance on Russian gas.
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