Irish Examiner view: Putin’s 'gas imperialism' move comes a no surprise

Russian president Vladimir Putin's move comes after 40 countries met in Germany to commit to the regular supply of arms and materiel to help Ukraine defend itself. Picture: Andrei Gorshkov/Sputnik/AP
It is no coincidence that Russian president Vladimir Putin has shut down the gas supplies for Poland and Bulgaria, with the threat of more to come for other EU states.
His latest move comes after 40 countries met in Ramstein, Germany, to commit to the regular supply of arms and materiel to help Ukraine against its invaders.