Europe is on the verge of an energy crisis with the EU set to lose a third of its gas supply. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding foreign buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles from today or face having their supply cut, with European leaders rejecting the demands. For more on this Ciara spoke to Suzanne Lynch Journalist with politico Europe.

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