Despite risk of breaching sanctions, stakes are high after supplies to Poland and Bulgaria are cut off
Energy companies in Germany and Hungary have confirmed they intend to comply with Vladimir Putin’s demand that buyers of Russian gas pay for contracts in roubles. But the EU has warned there is a risk the companies would be in breach of sanctions prohibiting transactions with Russia’s central bank. The stakes are high, because the Kremlin has already switched off supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.
Ukraine war: Putin warns against foreign intervention
Any country trying to intervene in the Ukraine war will face a “lightning-fast” response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned.
“We have all the tools no-one can boast of… we will use them if necessary”, he said, in what is seen as a reference to ballistic missiles and nuclear arms.
Ukraine’s allies have stepped up the supply of weapons, with the US vowing to make sure Ukraine defeats Russia.
Western officials say Russia is being hampered in its efforts in the east.
#Ukraine: A Ukrainian 9P140 Uragan multiple rocket launcher and 9T452 transporter-loader were hit by a claimed Iskander SRBM, West of Balakliya, #Kharkiv Oblast.
Pretty interesting way to use a ballistic missile. pic.twitter.com/C3tE2gXS6B
— 🇺🇦 Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) April 27, 2022
#Ukraine: Video of a drone operated by the 59th Motorized Brigade of the Ukrainian Army dropping munitions onto a Russian T-72 pattern tank- it seems it is at least damaged. pic.twitter.com/aouPgivh8y
— 🇺🇦 Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) April 27, 2022
