from russia, so what do you do if moscow turns off the tap? it s threatening to if moldova doesn t sign a new contract at a higher price. the russians have already cut supplies by a third. just business, or is it? basically, russia is trying to punish moldovan citizens because they decided to vote against the pro russian party at the parliamentary elections, so it is pure politics and nothing more. that s pure fantasy, thinks gazprom. russia s state energy giant says it will gladly pump gas if there s a deal and if moldova settles its debt. but is the kremlin using energy as a weapon? vladimir putin recently called that accusation nonsense and tittle tattle.
russia based on all of the evidence. according to the prime ministers office, russia must provide on ambiguous answers. russian president vladimir putin has until midnight to explain or face repercussions. the russians have called the accusation nonsense. they are demanding a sample of the chemical before they comment. if you really need help from russia, we will be ready to consider the possibility. if we have the relevant data. skripal, his daughter and a british policeman remained in critical condition. the nerve agent was developed in the 70s by the soviet union. he is living in princeton, new jersey, after defecting from the chemical weapons facility where it was made. he says he regrets it.