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On Friday June 17, Russia completely stopped sending gas to France. This final judgment could have serious consequences in France.
Russia has ended its gas exports to France. Usually transported by pipeline North Streamsince Wednesday June 15, no more Russian gas supplies arrive on French territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in declaring: “He There is an economic war against Russia, but sanctions are a double-edged sword and it works both ways.”
To be sure of having enough gas in the future, the French authorities have increased imports from Spain, as well as those of gas which are transported to the LNG ports. However, according to GRTGaz, which takes care of the management of this resource in France, none shortage is not to be feared for the summer. But the situation could become much more complicated next winter, with stocks only half full. For Thierry Brosenergy expert: “It’s going to be very complicated”.