Russia accuses Ukraine of stealing gas supplies destined for western Europe - je 03.01.2009 12

The EU has issued a call for the immediate resumption of full gas supplies from Russia after falls in deliveries to member states Poland, Hungary and Romania. Bulgaria has since also reported a drop in supply. Deliveries to the EU via Ukraine have been called into question since Russia halted gas shipments to Ukraine on Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over payment and prices.