ISTANBUL  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia on Saturday of using energy supplies as a form of "blackmail" against Austria and the EU. Responding to Gazprom’s decision to halt natural gas deliveries to Austria, von der Leyen argued on X that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "weaponizing" energy to pressure Europe. She gave assurances that the EU is prepared for such actions, emphasizing that gas storage facilities across the bloc are full and Europe is prepared

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