Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned energy giant, announced on Wednesday the suspension of natural gas exports through Ukraine to Europe, effective 8:00 a.m. Moscow time (5:00 a.m. GMT). The halt follows the expiration of a five-year transit agreement between Gazprom and Ukraine’s Naftogaz. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, Herman Halushchenko, confirmed the stoppage, calling it “a historic event.” The transfer ended at 7:00 a.m. local time, with Ukrainian authorities citing national security concerns as a key factor in the decision. This marks a pivotal moment in European energy dynamics, disrupting a major supply route as geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Kyiv remain high. The halt raises new questions about energy security across the continent. #Russia #Ukraine #Gazprom #EnergyCrisis #GasTransit #Europe #Naftogaz #Geopolitics #UkraineNews #GasExports