Why has Russia stopped gas supplies to Europe? | Inside Story

Much of the continent of Europe is facing a difficult winter ahead.
Russia has once again shut down the crucial Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany.
It's raised fears of shortages and possible blackouts in the coming months.
Russian authorities say the pipeline was shut to repair a leak.
But European leaders have rejected this - accusing Russia of weaponising energy in response to the Ukraine sanctions.
So, how will Europe cope with this unprecedented gas shortage?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra

Guests:

Stanislav Mitrakhovich - Leading Expert at the National Energy Security Fund and a Researcher at the Moscow-based Financial University.

Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy and a Former Head of Gas Analysis at British Petroleum.

Ben Aris - Founder and Editor-in-Chief of bne IntelliNews and a former Moscow Bureau Chief for the Daily Telegraph.

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