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Putin Threatens Gas Supply Halt Amid Rising Prices

3/5/2026

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Putin Threatens Gas Supply

President Vladimir Putin warned Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe as energy prices rise amid the Iran crisis.
He criticized the EU gas ban, saying it could push Moscow to seek new markets.
Putin said the conflict has boosted gas demand and prices, with buyers willing to pay due to Middle East events.
As Europe reduces reliance on Russian energy, Moscow is turning to China for oil and gas.

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Putin Enforces Travel Bans

The rollout of an electronic summons registry triggers automatic travel bans for Russian conscripts who fail to report to enlistment offices.
The first case involves a Kaliningrad conscript who faced bans on property registration and driving privileges.
President Vladimir Putin proposed halting gas exports to Europe to pursue new markets amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Putin criticized the EU's gas import ban.
Russia remains a reliable energy supplier.

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Putin Threatens Gas Supply

President Vladimir Putin warned Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe as energy prices rise amid the Iran crisis.
He criticized the EU gas ban, saying it could push Moscow to seek new markets.
Putin said the conflict has boosted gas demand and prices, with buyers willing to pay due to Middle East events.
As Europe reduces reliance on Russian energy, Moscow is turning to China for oil and gas.

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