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Kremlin Blasts Ukraine's Energy Attacks Amid Market Instability

3/19/2026

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On March 19, the Kremlin condemned intensified Ukrainian attacks on Gazprom gas compressor stations, noting Ukraine has historically targeted Russian energy assets to undermine Moscow's war effort.
Gazprom reported increased assaults on three compressor stations linked to the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines to Turkey and Europe.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said the attacks worsen instability in energy markets amid rising prices tied to the Middle East conflict.

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On March 19, the Kremlin condemned intensified Ukrainian attacks on Gazprom gas compressor stations, noting Ukraine has historically targeted Russian energy assets to undermine Moscow's war effort.
Gazprom reported increased assaults on three compressor stations linked to the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines to Turkey and Europe.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said the attacks worsen instability in energy markets amid rising prices tied to the Middle East conflict.