Between the jaws of Hormuz and the Russian gas ban: Europe's winter caught in 'bitter choices'
بين فكي هرمز وحظر الغاز الروسي.. شتاء أوروبا في مأزق "الخيارات المرة"
Summary
Europe is heading into winter with its lowest gas stockpiles in 15 years, squeezed by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and an imminent ban on Russian gas supplies. The dual pressure leaves the continent facing painful energy choices.
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