"He did it to compel Ukraine to pay the market price. Why Russia should subcidize Ukraine?"
BS - Ukraine had a contract to buy from Russia at $20 and it was good for another 2 years, except the Ukrainians refused to vote for Putin's lackey.
Ukraine also had a contract to buy gas from Turkmanistan where Russia gets its gas - also for $25.
That's when Putie shut off the valve.
BS - Ukraine had a contract to buy from Russia at $20 and it was good for another 2 years, except the Ukrainians refused to vote for Putin's lackey.
Ukraine also had a contract to buy gas from Turkmanistan where Russia gets its gas - also for $25.
That's when Putie shut off the valve. ==
Fairy tales. No proves to substanciate your claims.