Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, believes that by halting the transit of Russian gas to EU states, Ukraine has deprived Russia of one of its last tools of influence over Europe. Source: Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter),

Russia can no longer use energy as a weapon, the minister said on X, adding, "Europe and the world will be safer without Russian gas, oil, and other dependencies — as well as without Russia itself." Read also: Naftogaz chief: Gas storage operations in Ukraine continue despite Russian strikes Termination of Russian gas transit from Jan.

Ukraine has officially halted the transit of Russian gas to Europe after a key deal with Moscow expired. European nations have prepared alternative supply routes to mitigate disruptions, with imports of liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas from non-Russian sources increasing significantly.

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.