Ukraine's energy minister said on Nov. 24 Russia had suspended coal supplies to Ukraine, a blow to domestic energy suppliers who are struggling with a severe lack of raw fuel for power plants due to a separatist conflict in the industrial east.
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Reuters: Russia suspends coal supplies to Ukraine, says Ukraine energy minister
Donetsk Coal miners line up to give out their equipment prior to leaving the Zasyadko mine following their work shift in eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on June 6.