Russia says it will take measures against Ukraine unless it urgently settles a €640 million energy bill, fuelling fears that the neighbours may engage in the type of winter “gas war” that has previously disrupted supply to EU states.
The row comes as Moscow seeks to persuade Kyiv not to sign landmark trade and political deals next month with the European Union, fearing they would align Ukraine’s future with the West rather than with traditional partner Russia.
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