Friday, January 9, 2009

Europe's Energy Crisis Continues -- Ukraine Stops Russian Monitors From Entering The Country


Russia Says Ukraine Blocking Gas Transit Monitors -- Reuters

MOSCOW, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom (GAZP.MM) accused Ukraine on Friday of blocking Gazprom representatives from taking part in a commission to monitor gas transit to Europe.

"At this time the Ukrainian side is categorically refusing to include Gazprom representatives in the international multi-lateral monitoring commission," said Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov.

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More News On Europe's Energy Crisis

EU monitors arrive in Kiev to help end gas cutoff -- Yahoo News/AP
EU Says ‘Imperative’ That Gas Flows Resume After Ukraine Deal -- Bloomberg
EU says to take 3 days to get gas once pact is reached -- Gulf News
Gas Cut by Kremlin Highlights US Concern Over Russian Intentions -- NY Times
Russia to Pump Gas to Europe When International Monitors in Place -- VOA
Gas for Europe Is Contingent On Monitoring, Putin Says -- Washington Post
Russia Ready to Restart Gas Flow to Europe -- Los Angeles Times
NATO Warning to Russia over 'Political' Gas Crisis -- The Times
Deal Struck to End Gas Cutoff -- New York Times
Ukraine faces big gas bill rise even with oil drop -- Reuters
Europe’s Big Chill -- New York Times editorial
Kremlin Uses Gas as a Weapon -- Los Angeles Times editorial
Ukraine middleman may hold key to gas talks -- The Guardian

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