Russia and Ukraine face a looming deadline for a gas transit deal as the current contract expires. While volumes are down, the route remains crucial for several EU nations. Despite efforts by Azerbaijan to mediate, negotiations have stalled, leaving the future of Russian gas flows to Europe uncertain.
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