Russia maintains gas deliveries as Europe considers fresh sanctions

Russia maintained gas flows through key pipeline routes into Europe on Monday, despite uncertainty over payment terms and as European leaders called for more sanctions against Moscow after war crimes allegations in Ukraine.
Explainer: Challenges arise as Russia calls for gas payments in roubles

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said the world’s largest natural gas producer would soon require “unfriendly” countries to pay for their fuel in Russia’s currency, the rouble.