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In July it became known that Russia. in violation of the sanctions regime. sent gas turbines made by the German concern Siemens (model SGT5-2000E) to the Crimea.

Last year. Gazprom used their pipelines to deliver over 80 billion cubic meters of natural gas. or roughly 46% of its Europe-bound gas deliveries.

Iran’s exports of petrochemicals to Ukraine increased by 70% in the first 6 months of 2017 compared to the same period last year.

There were reports in late July and early August about regular power blackouts in the annexed Crimea.

In June 2014. Gazprom switched Ukraine to a prepayment scheme citing its massive gas debt.

Ukraine needs more reliable energy. The U.S. needs customers for its faltering coal industry.

Some in Europe have attempted to delay the pipeline in fear of geopolitical turmoil.

Russia intends to localize the production of blade rows for gas turbines amid the row over the alleged delivery of Siemens-made turbines to Crimea in violation of Western sanctions.

Naftogaz remains open for discussions with Gazprom in Brussels or other city of the European Union.

For the first time. Moscow is losing the opportunity to use gas as an instrument of political leverage and blackmail.