But with the flows still reduced, Germany’s economy minister Robert Habeck accused Russia of blackmailing Europe over energy
Sergii, 59, picks up his damaged bicycle in front of cars destroyed after a Russian military attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, July 21 2022. Pictue: NACHO DOCE/REUTERS
Nearly five months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the prospect of a disruption of European energy supplies is one of the biggest global economic and political risks arising from the war. European countries fear they could face shortages next winter if Russia cuts back deliveries during warm months when they typically replenish storage tanks.
Moscow has denied worsening the food crisis, blaming instead a chilling effect from Western sanctions for slowing its own food exports and Ukraine for mining its Black Sea ports. The main front lines have been largely frozen since Russian forces seized the last two Ukrainian-held cities in eastern Luhansk province in battles in late June and early July.
“To abandon your house is the worst thing ever. I feel empty,” she said. “How are we going to keep on living?”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia extends war goals: Russia expands Ukraine war goals as fighting toll mountsJuly 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian armed forces said on Thursday they had killed 111 Russian soldiers in the south and east over the past day, as comments from Russia's foreign minister showed the Kremlin's goals had grown during the five-month war.
Read more »
MI6 head expects Ukraine counteroffensive as Russia ‘runs out of steam’Britain’s spy chief estimates about 15,000 Russian troops have been killed since the February invasion, and ‘winter is coming’
Read more »
WAR IN EUROPE: White House says Russia laying groundwork for annexing Ukraine territoryRussia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there under its control, the White House said on Tuesday.
Read more »
Russia restarts big gas pipeline running though Ukraine to EuropeThe world’s biggest gas exporter, Russia has denied Western accusations of using its energy supplies as a tool of coercion, saying it has been a reliable energy supplier
Read more »
Peace with Ukraine will be on our terms, says RussiaAs Russia stages countrywide missile attacks in Ukraine, former president Dmitry Medvedev signalled that Moscow is ready to do whatever it takes to win the war
Read more »
Russia says military aims expanding in Ukraine, pummels Kharkiv | The CitizenRussian forces have steadily advanced into each of those regions and sewn destruction.
Read more »