Moscow, Russia (AHN) - The United States has raised concern over Russia's decision to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine in the growing crisis over fuel prices.
The State Department says Moscow's actions were creating insecurity in the region's energy sector, and raised questions about the use of energy to exert political pressure.
Austria, Hungary and Poland have said gas imports from Russia have been significantly reduced as a result. Pipes supplying Russian gas to Ukraine also carry gas to the European Union.
Russia's state gas monopoly, Gazprom, switched off gas supplies when Ukraine refused to pay a quadrupling of the price. Gazprom also claims Ukraine is siphoning off gas intended for other customers. Officials in Kiev deny the allegation. The Ukrainian President, Victor Yushchenko, has described the dispute as a fight for Ukraine's independence. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7001717802
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