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Russia’s Cryptic Warning to the EU: Persuade Ukraine for Peace or….

Vedica Singh by Vedica Singh
June 23, 2023
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Let’s uncover the cryptic warning from Russia that has the European Union sweating like a politician in a lie detector test. People, get ready for Russia has a gas-guzzling ultimatum for Europe that could leave the continent shivering in more ways than one.

Imagine this: Like a Bond villain powered by energy, Russia has threatened to turn off the gas supply to Europe. The near-expiration of Ukraine’s supply agreement with Gazprom may be the tipping point in Russia’s less-than-subtle geopolitical chess game.

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Back in 2019, Ukraine and Moscow signed a transit contract, ensuring the flow of gas to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines. Fast forward to today, and that contract is waving goodbye like a forlorn friend at the train station. Renewal prospects? As grim as a rainy day in Siberia. Russia could shut off one of the last arteries carrying Russian gas to Europe by the end of next year when Ukraine’s supply contract with Gazprom expires, the Financial Times said on Thursday, citing an interview with Ukraine energy minister German Galushchenko.

Russia gas flows through Ukraine could stop next year, Kyiv says | Financial Times

Europe, get ready since approximately 5% of your gas imports pass through the Ukrainian pipeline. Following Russia’s unwanted visit to Ukraine last year, Ukraine has put on its poker face and is refusing to renegotiate bilaterally. 

Russia has laid down the gauntlet, giving Europe a blunt ultimatum: Either get Ukraine to behave properly and sign a peace agreement with Russia, or prepare for a harsh winter without Russian gas. It’s like a geopolitical game of “Simon Says,” but with higher stakes and fewer winners.

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When asked if Ukraine would be prepared to renegotiate the agreement with Moscow after last year’s invasion, Galushchenko told FT, “I really can’t imagine how it could be bilaterally,” adding that Ukraine is preparing for a cut in supplies.

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom had the gall to caution Europe in April that keeping sufficient gas supplies for the coming winter relied on Asia’s consumption. Prepare for extremely low supplies coming from Russia, people. Grab some Snuggies and blankets because it’s going to be a chilly one.

Officials question motives for Russia's gas pipeline halt | Reuters

So, here we are at the nexus of peace talks and oil politics. Will Europe force Ukraine to follow Russia’s lead by ceasing to provide aid? Or will Europe maintain its resolve despite the fact that bending the knee would violate their core values?

Finally, Europe is entangled in a tug of war fuelled by gas, with Ukraine hanging in the balance. The EU must choose whether to give in to Russia’s demands as the deadline draws near or to stand its own and look for alternate energy sources. Time is running out, and the cost of heating is going up. The fundamental query is whether or not diplomatic efforts can thaw off frozen tensions before winter arrives.

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