Factbox: Europe's energy alternatives if Russian gas flows stop

Russian gas flows through Nord Stream 1 have already been cut to 40% of capacity

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports gas from Russia to Germany will undergo planned maintenance from Monday, prompting concerns about gas supplies to Europe if the outage is extended, Qazet.az reports.

Russian gas flows through Nord Stream 1 have already been cut to 40% of capacity.

Ukraine also halted a gas transit route to Europe in May, blaming interference by occupying Russian forces, and several European countries being cut off from Russian gas supply following their non-compliance with a new payment mechanism.