Russia's probably testing Kaliningrad's ability to secure gas supplies – experts - BNS THEME
2021-02-09
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VILNIUS – As Russian gas giant Gazpom has recently temporarily suspended gas transit to the Russian region of Kaliningrad via Lithuania, citing sufficient gas stocks in a local storage facility, some experts and politicians in Lithuania say this way Russia is testing its enclave's ability to secure gas supplies independently.
Nevertheless, representatives of the ruling block say the decision to suspend transit is geopolitical, adding that it’s a sign for Lithuania that it cannot delay the implementation of strategic energy projects, including the power network synchronization and the GIPL gas interconnection with Poland.