- Russia halted gas supplies via a major pipeline to Europe on Wednesday (31 August), intensifying an economic battle between Moscow and Brussels and raising the prospects of recession and energy rationing in some of the region’s richest countries.
- The outage for maintenance on Nord Stream 1 means that no gas will flow to Germany between 01:00 GMT on 31 August and 01:00 GMT on 3 September.
- The reduced flows via Nord Stream have complicated efforts across Europe to fill up vital gas storage facilities, a key strategic goal to make it through the winter months, when governments fear Russia may halt flows altogether.
New Russia gas halt tightens energy screws on Europe
