Russian gas imports: Czech Republic and Slovakia scramble for alternatives
By DW
29 May 2022 |
5:33 pm
The Czech Republic and Slovakia rely heavily on Russian gas imports. Now, the Ukraine war and skyrocketing gas costs have forced both countries to consider other energy sources.
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