The EU has dismissed concerns over gas shortages despite a drop in storage levels from 95 billion cubic meters to 75 billion. The EU's energy spokesperson, Ana-Kaisa Itkonen, stated that storage levels remain higher than pre-war averages. Slovakia continues to rely on Russian gas and criticizes Ukraine's refusal to renew a transit contract. Ongoing discussions with affected governments are not indicative of supply issues, and the EU plans to eliminate reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)