Putin Suggests Possible Halt of Gas Supplies to Europe Amid Rising Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia might consider halting gas supplies to Europe and redirecting exports to more profitable markets amid rising tensions and European plans to restrict Russian energy imports. While he described this as 'thinking out loud' rather than a firm decision, Putin emphasized continued cooperation with reliable partners like Slovakia and Hungary. The remarks come as European gas prices surge due to regional conflicts affecting supply routes and the European Commission plans a legal proposal to ban Russian oil imports.