Russian gas giant Gazprom confirmed it would suspend gas sales to Finland from today – when the existing supply contract between the two countries ends – after the Nordic country refused to pay for its supplies in roubles, according to the BBC.
The Finnish state-owned energy firm Gasum said the move was ‘regrettable’, but that there would be no disruption to customers.
Last month, Russia demanded European countries pay for Russian gas supplies in roubles because of sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.
The BBC notes that the move also follows an announcement that Finland will apply for Nato membership.
Finland imports most of its gas from Russia, but gas accounts for less than a 10th of the country’s energy consumption.
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