SPIEGEL ONLINE: Russia's Gas Stranglehold On Europe
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posted by FerrasB on January, 2006 as Imperialism
January 2, 2006 GERMAN PAPERS Russia's Gas Stranglehold on Europe The first big issue of 2006 to preoccupy German commentators is the continuing row between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas. Newspapers on Monday focus on the possible political and energy implications for Europe. type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> The valves of the Bogorechanke gas-holder near Ivano-Frankivsk in Ukraine on January 1, 2006, after Russia began lowering the pressure of natural gas entering Ukraine"s pipeline system. Zoom AFP The valves of the Bogorechanke gas-holder near Ivano-Frankivsk in Ukraine on January 1, 2006, after Russia began lowering the pressure of natural gas entering Ukraine"s pipeline system. With Moscow and Kiev unable to reach a deal on what Ukrainians should pay for Russian natural gas, Russian officials kept true to their word and started shutting down the gas flowing to western Europe via pipelines across Ukraine. Russia says it simply wants market prices for its gas -- roughly $230 per 1,000 cubic meters, compared ... >> full
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ForexTV: US Regrets Russia's Decision To Cut Off Gas To Ukraine
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posted by FerrasB on as Imperialism
ForexTV.com Commentary, News, & Analysis. US regrets Russia's decision to cut off gas to Ukraine 01/02/06 12:18 am (GMT) WASHINGTON (AFX) - The US expressed regret over Russia's decision to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine, saying it created "insecurity" in the region's energy sector. "Such an abrupt step creates insecurity in the energy sector in the region and raises serious questions about the use of energy to exert political pressure," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in a statement. "As we have told both Russia and Ukraine, we support a move toward market pricing for energy but believe that such a change should be introduced over time rather than suddenly and unilaterally," he added. The spokesman said Russia and Ukraine have a shared interest in maintaining good reputations, and the US remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached between the two sides "that provides energy security and predictability for all concerned." Russia's state-controlled energy firm ... >> full
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Russian Gas Dispute Raises Concern January 2, 2006 8:01 a.m. EST Joanna Wypior - All Headline News Staff Reporter Moscow, Russia (AHN) - The United States has raised concern over Russia's decision to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine in the growing crisi
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posted by FerrasB on as Imperialism
Russian Gas Dispute Raises Concern
January 2, 2006 8:01 a.m. EST
Joanna Wypior - All Headline News Staff Reporter
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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AHN: Russian Gas Dispute Raises Concern
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posted by FerrasB on as Imperialism
Russian Gas Dispute Raises Concern
January 2, 2006 8:01 a.m. EST
Joanna Wypior - All Headline News Staff Reporter
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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TurkishPress: Europe Feels Pinch As Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis Deepen
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posted by FerrasB on as Imperialism
Europe feels pinch as Russia-Ukraine gas crisis deepens Published: 1/2/2006 MOSCOW - Europe started to feel the pinch Monday after Russia cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine in a politically-charged price dispute, while Moscow accused Kiev of stealing some of the exports meant to cover a fifth of the European market. European countries, including France, Germany and Poland, reported heavy supply reductions a day after Moscow turned off the taps to Ukraine because of Kiev`s refusal to accept a steep increase in the price of Russian gas imports. "The volume of gas stolen by Ukraine from the pipeline to Europe on January 1 was close to 100 million cubic metres, valued at 25 million dollars at the market price," Alexander Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russian energy giant Gazprom and head of exports, said at a news conference in Moscow. Medvedev announced Gazprom would carry out checks on gas volumes and "use all possible measures so ... >> full
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