Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal.

A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

As the last of the gas flowing via Ukraine to Europe runs out, Russian gas will no longer be making its way to Europe, marking the end of a decades-long arrangement. Russia had already cut off most supplies through the Baltic and Belarus-Poland pipelines after the Ukraine/Russia war started,

Russia halted gas supplies to Europe after Ukraine declined to renew a transit deal. Slovakia is considering retaliation against Ukraine. While the EU claims no immediate energy crisis, non-EU countries like Moldova face severe shortages and heating issues,

Ukraine ceased the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe following the expiration of a prewar deal from 2024. This significant decision, taken in the interest of national security amid the ongoing conflict,

Gas prices surged to record levels this Thursday, matching the highs of October 2023, after Moscow and Kyiv failed to extend the agreement that allowed Russian gas to transit through Ukraine to several European countries,