Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers that pass through the country, almost three years into Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor, after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year.<br> At a summit in Brussels last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Kyiv would not allow Moscow to use the transits to earn "additional billions ... on our blood, on the lives of our citizens." But he briefly held open the possibility of the gas flows continuing if payments to Russia were withheld until the war ends.<br> Ukraine's energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, confirmed on Wednesday morning that Kyiv had stopped the transit "in the interest of national security."<br> "This is a historic event. Russia is losing markets and will incur financial losses. Europe has already decided to phase out Russian gas, and (this) aligns with what Ukraine has done today," Halushchenko said in an update on the Telegram messaging app.<br> Russia's Gazprom said in a statement on Wednesday morning that it "has no technical and legal possibility" of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv's refusal to extend the deal.<br> Even as Russian troops and tanks moved into Ukraine in 2022, Russian natural gas kept flowing through the country's pipeline network -- set up when Ukraine and Russia were both part of the Soviet Union -- to Europe, under a five-year agreement. Gazprom earned money from the gas and Ukraine collected transit fees.<br> Before the war, Russia supplied nearly 40 per cent of the European Union's pipeline natural gas. Gas flowed through four pipeline systems, one under the Baltic Sea, one through Belarus and Poland, one through Ukraine and one under the Black Sea through Turkey to Bulgaria.<br> After the war started, Russia cut off most supplies through the Baltic and Belarus-Poland pipelines, citing disputes over a demand for payment in rubles. The Baltic pipeline was blown up in an act of sabotage, but details of the attack remain murky.<br> The Russian cutoff caused an energy crisis in Europe. Germany had to shell out billions of euros to set up floating terminals to import liquefied natural gas that comes by ship, not by pipeline. Users cut back as prices soared. Norway and the U.S. filled the gap, becoming the two largest suppliers.<br> Europe viewed the Russian cutoff as energy blackmail and has outlined plans to completely eliminate Russian gas imports by 2027. The move<br> Russia's share of the EU pipeline natural gas market dropped sharply to about 8 per cent in 2023, according to data from the EU Commission. The Ukrainian transit route served EU members Austria and Slovakia, which long got the bulk of their natural gas from Russia but have recently scrambled to diversify supplies.<br> Gazprom halted supplies to Austria's OMV in mid-November over a contractual dispute, but gas flows through Ukraine's pipelines continued as other customers stepped in. Slovakia this year inked deals to begin buying natural gas from Azerbaijan, and also to import U.S. liquefied natural gas through a pipeline from Poland.<br> Among the hardest-hit will be EU candidate country Moldova, which was receiving Russian gas via Ukraine and has brought in emergency measures as residents brace for a harsh winter and looming power cuts.<br> Separately from Kyiv's decision to let the transit deal expire, Gazprom said last month it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting on Jan. 1, citing unpaid debt. Gazprom has said Moldova owes close to US$709 million for past gas supplies, a figure the country has fiercely disputed, citing international audits.<br> Moldova, Ukraine and EU politicians have repeatedly accused Moscow of weaponizing energy supplies.<br> On Wednesday, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski called Ukraine's move to halt supplies a "victory" for Russia's opponents. On a post on X, Sikorski accused Moscow of systematic attempts to "blackmail Eastern Europe with the threat of cutting off gas supplies," including through a Baltic pipeline bypassing Ukraine and Poland and running directly to Germany.<br> Moscow can still send gas to Hungary, as well as non-EU states Turkey and Serbia, through the TurkStream pipeline across the Black Sea.<br> Natural gas is used to generate electricity, power industrial processes, and in some cases to heat homes.<br> Separately, overnight into New Year's Day, Russia launched a drone strike on Kyiv that left two people dead under the rubble of a damaged building, according to the city administration. At least six people were wounded across the Ukrainian capital, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.<br>The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. <b><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/about-us.html" title="About the Shopping trends team">Read about us.</a></b><br>Ten people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' famed Canal and Bourbon Street in the first hours of New Year's Day, according to the city's emergency preparedness agency.<br><br>There are a few changes in federal policies that could affect Canadians' finances in the new year.<br><br>Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, officials said Wednesday, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year with no end in sight.<br><br>From boosting child and disability benefits to increasing protections for workers, here’s a look at new measures coming into effect in 2025.<br><br>Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.<br><br>Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.<br><br>The woman who died after being set on fire in a New York subway train earlier this month was a 57-year-old from New Jersey, New York City police announced Tuesday.<br><br>Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are closing out 2024 hitting a new long-term high in ballot support, with a 26 point advantage over the Liberals amid calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign.<br><br>The most iconic portion of a picturesque boardwalk in Telegraph Cove, B.C. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning.<br><br>For nearly 60 years, the national Reach for the Top competition has been putting the wits of Canadian students to the test. In 2024, students from about 500 schools across the country participated in the competition.<br><br>Rocky View School Division (RVSD) on Tuesday identified the woman who was murdered Sunday night in Calgary as Ania Kaminski, an elementary school teacher in Cochrane, west of the city.<br><br>The most iconic portion of a picturesque boardwalk in Telegraph Cove, B.C. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning.<br><br>Winnipeg police are investigating three reports of animal cruelty in the west side of the city.<br><br>Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.<br><br>New Year's Eve revellers will ring in the arrival of 2025 tonight, but there will be a vast variance in weather conditions across Canada on the final night of the year.<br><br>Ten people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' famed Canal and Bourbon Street in the first hours of New Year's Day, according to the city's emergency preparedness agency.<br><br>Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that he welcomed equal, dignified, healthy and orderly exchanges with China.<br><br>Protesters led by university students gathered overnight in Belgrade and other Serbian cities to demand political reforms and justice in the Balkan country.<br><br>Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers that pass through the country, almost three years into Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor, after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year.<br><br>Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, officials said Wednesday, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year with no end in sight.<br><br>U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.<br><br>Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are closing out 2024 hitting a new long-term high in ballot support, with a 26 point advantage over the Liberals amid calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign.<br><br>From boosting child and disability benefits to increasing protections for workers, here’s a look at new measures coming into effect in 2025.<br><br>Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.<br><br>A nurse from B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been given a suspension and reprimand after she was found to have improperly obtained and administered Botox.<br><br>Radon, an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, is being found at dangerously high levels inside homes, affecting 17.8 percent or approximately one in every five Canadians.<br><br>One of Canada’s largest non-profit sexual health organizations is at risk of closing dozens of its clinics due to funding constraints.<br><br>A toothy toadstool. A vegetarian piranha with a distinctive mark. And a pygmy pipehorse floating in the Indian Ocean shallows. These wild wonders were among the hundreds of previously unknown species of animals, plants and fungi that scientists named and described for the first time in 2024.<br><br>Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Monday issued a US$10 million fine against TikTok for “not implementing measures” to prevent viral video challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three Venezuelan children recently.<br><br>Greece announced plans on Monday to enhance parental oversight of mobile devices in 2025 through a government-operated app, that will help get digital age verification and browsing controls.<br><br>Of the approximately 27 million people who watched Beyoncé's NFL halftime show on Christmas Day, Carole Herder was uniquely ecstatic.<br><br>Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN anchor who gained prominence for his coverage of the September 11 attacks, died Sunday at 76.<br><br>The controversy between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has Kate Beckinsale reflecting on her own professional experiences.<br><br>As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.<br><br>A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn't enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say.<br><br>Looking to expand into the U.S., Dani Kagan says she's concerned that incoming president Donald Trump's threat of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods could stifle growth for local businesses.<br><br>The prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many, and resented by others.<br><br>In an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online called the 'Winter Arc.'<br><br>From Australia to the Americas, check out 10 of the top cities to visit if you love New Year’s Eve fireworks and parties.<br><br>Competing philosophies emphasizing the importance of offense versus toughness led to the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge completing the PWHL's most significant trade a month into the league's second season.<br><br>Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston's dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors' losing streak to 11 games.<br><br>Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski revealed Tuesday that she underwent two surgeries to treat breast cancer following a diagnosis in April.<br><br>Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Suzuki Motor Corp. who helped turn the Japanese mini-vehicle maker into a globally competitive company, has died, the company said Friday. He was 94.<br><br>You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story.<br><br>Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.<br><br>For 100 years, a Regina butcher shop has been a reliable source of meat for generations of families.<br><br>A first-of-its-kind figurine is paying tribute to the founder of Manitoba.<br><br>An esteemed Winnipeg dancer graced the stage once again last week, more than eight decades after her debut.<br><br>In a move aimed at combatting the financial strain caused by payday loans, the City of Windsor is considering the launch of a comprehensive education campaign to promote alternative financial options.<br><br>A Port Elgin woman has been named one of three of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards in a recent contest.<br><br>For over 50 years, Stephen Lentzos and his family have celebrated Christmas Day with a street hockey game.<br><br>On Saturday, Barrie is testing the abilities of some of the fastest cube solvers from across the province and around the world.<br><br>A B.C. woman has been awarded nearly $750,000 in damages in a dispute with a contractor who strung her along for a year and a half and failed to complete a renovation, according to a recent court decision.<br><br>Montreal body surfer Carlos Hebert-Plante boogie boards all year round, and donned a Santa Claus suit to hit the water on Christmas Day in -14 degree Celsius weather.<br><br>A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among new regulations taking effect in British Columbia as of Jan. 1, with a promised middle-income tax cut arriving in the coming months as well as a spring carbon tax increase.<br><br>Thousands of people in B.C. will be running into the frigid ocean to ring in the New Year at events across the province Wednesday. But for others, every day brings a new chance to take a polar plunge.<br><br>An RCMP officer found himself in a lengthy, head-scratching standoff on a Vancouver Island highway over the weekend after a sea lion somehow made its way onto the road.<br><br>Most people understand the pain that comes with leaving a phone, wallet or umbrella behind on-board public transit and the despair of whether or not it'll ever be found again. Well, outside of those commonly forgotten valuables, items like a porcelain doll, Mac DeMarco vinyl record, mini-fridge, or a toaster oven with food still inside have also been left behind on public transit this year.<br><br>A child was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle in North York on New Year’s Eve, paramedics say.<br><br>Here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed in the GTA on Jan. 1, New Year's Day.<br><br>Rocky View School Division (RVSD) on Tuesday identified the woman who was murdered Sunday night in Calgary as Ania Kaminski, an elementary school teacher in Cochrane, west of the city.<br><br>Fireworks, a skating party and stilt-walkers at Prince's Island Park are all part of a city party that will celebrate the arrival of 2025 in Calgary.<br><br>One of the Calgary families who lost everything in an October explosion is thanking the community for a holiday season to remember.<br><br>CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.<br><br>2024 proved to be an impactful and at times tumultuous year for the Ottawa Police Service.<br><br>CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at what's open and closed over the Christmas and New Year's holidays this year.<br><br>Above-seasonal temperatures opened the gates to 2025.<br><br>To celebrate the New Year, a number of artists will be taking to outdoor stages in Montreal and Quebec City on Tuesday to offer free shows to the public.<br><br>A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former home of a renowned artist has been destroyed in a fire.<br><br>With Christmas 2024 in the books, there's only one more holiday for families to enjoy before opening the 2025 cat calendar you received from a distant relative: New Year's Eve.<br><br>A multi-vehicle crash closed down a section of 178 Street at Stony Plain Road in Edmonton's west end for several hours on New Year's Eve.<br><br>The high cost of food can be highly demanding on a family's monthly budget. However, a St. Albert family of seven has found a way to reduce their spending.<br><br>Two men are dead following a crash in a creek in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday morning.<br><br>A woman was sent to hospital with serious injuries Friday morning after a vehicle allegedly struck her in the parking lot of a Moncton shopping centre.<br><br>Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston looks back on the major events in the province in 2024.<br><br>Winnipeg police are investigating three reports of animal cruelty in the west side of the city.<br><br>For nearly 60 years, the national Reach for the Top competition has been putting the wits of Canadian students to the test. In 2024, students from about 500 schools across the country participated in the competition.<br><br>A Manitoba judge has granted an injunction against a group protesting the clearing of a Winnipeg forest to build a development.<br><br>For 100 years, a Regina butcher shop has been a reliable source of meat for generations of families.<br><br>Dr. Chris E. U. Ekong has been named CTV Regina’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.<br><br>A locally owned grocery store has burned down in the Village of Pelly, Sask.<br><br>Downtown Guelph continues to be the focal point for concerns about drug use and its impact on local businesses.<br><br>A driver has been charged after a vehicle crashed into a fast food restaurant in Waterloo.<br><br>Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.<br><br>Advocates against impaired driving are reminding people to find a safe ride home this New Years Eve.<br><br>At the end of each year, CTV Saskatoon asks you to help recognize someone who has made a significant contribution to our community — our Citizen of the Year.<br><br>Santa may be on a much-needed vacation, but Scott Moe is ending his year on the nice list.<br><br>Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.<br><br>A vigil will be held this evening in New Liskeard for a father and daughter who drowned Dec. 29 at Pete's Dam Park in the community of Temiskaming Shores.<br><br>Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are closing out 2024 hitting a new long-term high in ballot support, with a 26 point advantage over the Liberals amid calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign.<br><br>Emergency crews were called to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Highbury Avenue and Huron Street at around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening.<br><br>A collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Adelaide Street north and Huron Street on Dec. 9 has proved fatal.<br><br>A spell of warm winter weather melted away a lot of the snow in London this week, but that hasn’t stopped Boler Mountain from keeping its hills running.<br><br>Several motorists face charges after a pickup truck rolled into a ditch in Collingwood on Tuesday, including two drivers who weren’t involved in the crash.<br><br>Provincial police say there is a growing trend of fraudsters attempting to cash in on municipalities using automated photo radar programs to scam drivers through text messages.<br><br>A 25-year-old Midland man accused of attempted murder related to an alleged hit-and-run over the summer is back behind bars after being arrested over the holidays while out on bail.<br><br>Windsor fire officials confirm there has been another fatal fire in the city.<br><br>The Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor may be on the verge of a major transformation, with city council set to debate a $20-million redevelopment plan at its first meeting of the new year.<br><br>Windsor fire officials say a smoke alarm was not functioning in a fatal fire on Sandwich Street.<br><br>The most iconic portion of a picturesque boardwalk in Telegraph Cove, B.C. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning.<br><br>There was some frustration for New Year's Eve travellers after BC Ferries was forced to cancel two sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.<br><br>Mounties in British Columbia are warning the public to be honest after a missing hiker's friends delayed reporting her disappearance to police.<br><br>More than 70 manmade beaver dams have been installed in Interior waterways since the B.C. Wildlife Federation project launched last year with the goal of building 100 dams by the end of 2025.<br><br>A resident of B.C.'s Interior has been charged with weapon and drug trafficking offences after an investigation launched by border agents at Vancouver International Airport earlier this year.<br><br>A B.C. woman has been awarded nearly $750,000 in damages in a dispute with a contractor who strung her along for a year and a half and failed to complete a renovation, according to a recent court decision.<br><br>New Year's Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for most bars and restaurants, and many people heading out to celebrate will be drinking.<br><br>Brooks RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Royal Helium Recovery Production facility that took place on Christmas Eve.<br><br>Elections Alberta officially confirmed the results of the recent Lethbridge-West provincial byelection, declaring a win for NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro.<br><br>Two recent impaired driving cases on Manitoulin Island left two drivers in the ditch, both facing multiple charges.<br><br>A 29-year-old suspect has been charged after a robbery on Queen Street West on Sunday morning.<br><br>A heavy police in the 200 block of Cathcart Street in Sault Ste. 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