LONDON — Russia has opted against sending more natural gas supplies to Europe, curbing hopes that Moscow may ease its grip on the market shortly after President Vladimir Putin said the country would be prepared to help.
CNBC: Russia chooses not to raise natural gas supplies to Europe despite Putin’s pledge to help
A man leaves enters the headquarters of Russia's gas giant Gazprom in Moscow, on May 21, 2013, a month ahead of the world biggest gas company's annual meeting.