The executive arm of the European Union has proposed that member states should cut their gas use by 15 percent from August through March amid reduced supplies.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a news conference on Wednesday that Russia was blackmailing the bloc and "using energy as a weapon."
She said that Russia could totally cut off gas flows to Europe and everyone must get ready.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a news conference on Wednesday that Russia was blackmailing the bloc and "using energy as a weapon."
She said that Russia could totally cut off gas flows to Europe and everyone must get ready.
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Summary
European Union urges member states to reduce gas usage by 15% from August to March due to supply reductions. Russian blackmailing and using energy as a weapon against the bloc, per European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She warns of possible total gas cut-off by Russia; preparation
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Date: July 20, 2022
Created: 2022/07/21 07:38
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:51
Last Read: 2022/07/21 07:38