Russia unleashes economic assault as Ukraine’s Europe alliance punishment sure to keep escalating

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Weary of EU deal, Russia warns Ukraine over gas debt

AFP – Russia on Tuesday slapped Ukraine with a gas bill of nearly $1 billion and threatened imminent sanctions in apparent anger at Kiev’s bid to strike a partnership deal with the EU. Gazprom chief executive Alexei Miller said the Russian state-owned gas giant expects payment immediately.

Might be time to pay your bills, Russia warns West-looking Ukraine

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A pressure gauge is seen at an underground gas storage facility in the village of Mryn, 75 miles north of Kiev, in May 2013. The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Ukraine to pay Russia for the gas it has purchased ahead of Ukrainian plans to sign.