Since the war began in 2022, Russian gas has continued to flow through Ukraine to the EU, but starting January 1st, the transit route was shut down. Russia is now accusing Ukraine of targeting the TurkStream pipeline, the last remaining conduit for Russian gas to the EU, claiming it intercepted nine Ukrainian drones. In response, Türkiye emphasized its commitment to enhancing Europe’s energy security, mentioning plans to expand gas exports through a Balkan pipeline and revisiting the Qatar-Türkiye pipeline project.