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Reuters: Russia warns EU of oil cuts over Ukraine row
Russia has warned the European Union of oil supply cuts because of a dispute between Moscow and Kiev, the Slovak government said on Monday, hours after Russia played down worries about a new row with Ukraine over gas.

"There is an increased risk that there could be a halt in oil supplies from January 1. 2010. Three countries of the European Union - Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic - would be hit most," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.

A European Union source said oil stocks in those countries were adequate to withstand possible cuts.

by nanne (zwaerdenmaecker@gmail.com) on Mon Dec 28th, 2009 at 01:24:34 PM EST
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That's refreshing! Instead of another tedious row over gas with recipients left wondering if they will have heat for the winter they instead can worry if they will have the petrol to get to work.  Should be more manageable.  

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Mon Dec 28th, 2009 at 11:22:35 PM EST
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