Russia Halts Gas Supplies to Austria Amid Payment Dispute

Despite the cutoff, Russian gas continues to flow to other European countries through Ukraine.

Russia's Gazprom ceased gas deliveries to Austria following an arbitration ruling favoring Austrian energy company OMV over a contractual dispute.
Austria, which previously relied heavily on Russian gas, has assured its citizens that it has sufficient alternative supplies to meet winter demand.
The gas flow to Europe via Ukraine remains stable, with other European countries purchasing the redirected volumes initially meant for Austria.
Austria's energy regulator confirmed a reduction in gas volumes but stated that the country's storage facilities are over 90% full.
The ongoing gas supply cut highlights the broader geopolitical tensions and the EU's efforts to reduce its dependency on Russian energy.