"Russia's supply of natural gas to Europe, possible interruption" ... Europe in crisis

Warnings have been issued that Russia may disrupt the supply of natural gas to Europe.

Fatih Birol, Secretary-General of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said in a statement sent to Reuters on June 22nd (local time), "Russia will fully supply natural gas to Europe in order to broaden its political foothold. There is a possibility that it will be canceled," he said. "Europe must make plans for the crisis."

"Russia's gradual reduction in natural gas supply seems to be due to its diplomatic influence ahead of the growing winter season," said Virol. Additionally he said "It's not the most powerful scenario."

But he said, "Russia will continue to look for excuses to reduce its gas supply to Europe," and "does not rule out the possibility of a complete cutoff."

The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on Russia, which has invaded Ukraine, a total of 6 times, but in the case of the natural gas sector, member states have different ideas and have not sanctioned them.