Press TV: Putin warns Europe of Kiev gas dispute fallout

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of the potential consequences of Russia's gas dispute with Ukraine for Europe's energy security.

Putin highlighted the issue during a phone conversation with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday.

“They ... discussed the potential consequences for Europe's energy security and economy of the failure of negotiations with Kiev on the settlement of its debt for Russian gas deliveries,” A Kremlin statement said.

Putin also voiced “serious concern” over Ukraine's military operation against pro-Russian groups in the east.
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