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U.S. Sanctions Threaten Europe’s Russian Gas Lifeline

OilPrice · Cyril Widdershoven · last updated
Despite European politicians’ efforts to reduce Russia’s natural gas dominance in national markets, the reality is quite the opposite. The media often highlights the obstructive policies of Eastern European and Balkan countries like Slovakia and Hungary. However, the bigger picture reveals that Brussels and its bureaucrats face a significant challenge. According to Reuters, Gazprom’s natural gas pipeline supplies via Turkstream to Europe surged 10.3% in May 2025. This increase underscores the growing dependence on Turkstream as the sole option…