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Page last updated at 19:25 GMT, Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Russian gas to Europe 'blocked'

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Russian gas giant Gazprom says Ukraine has blocked gas deliveries to Europe, dashing hopes of ending a row which has hit several countries' supplies.

Gazprom deputy head Alexander Medvedev said Ukraine had failed to carry the gas onwards to Europe after it resumed pumping it across their border.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko called on Russia to "stop the blackmail" and work out an agreement.

Hundreds of thousands of Europeans have been without gas for nearly a week.

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports from the Sudzha pumping station, on the Russia - Ukraine border.

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