Ukraine news LIVE: Putin’s latest decision to cut gas flows across Europe using Gazprom has sparked FEARS of shortages

VLADIMIR PUTIN’S latest decision to use energy supplier Gazprom to cut gas flows across Europe has led to fears of shortages. Whilst Russia makes the most of its huge advantage, European nations have been attempting to create a steady supply of gas for the upcoming winter. The reliance on Russian gas has left the West in a vulnerable position, as around half of EU member states have already been affected by the disruption to the key gas supply. In response to soaring gas prices, a price cap has been agreed by finance ministers of the G7 group of leading democracies on Russian oil and petroleum products. In a statement, the G7 nations said the cap was “specifically designed to reduce Russian revenues and Russia´s ability to fund its war of aggression whilst limiting the impact of Russia´s war on global energy prices”. Read our Ukraine-Russia blog below for the latest updates…