Putin warns that Ukraine may siphon Europe-bound Russian gas
MOSCOW — The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ukraine could siphon off gas intended for European consumers in the coming winter.
Putin warned Merkel in Monday’s call that the risk of Ukraine’s “unsanctioned draw-off” of the Russian gas supplied to European consumers via a transit pipeline could increase during what is forecast to be a cold winter. The Kremlin said the EU and Russia will continue discussions.