The EU says formal charges will be filed against Russian gas giant Gazprom over claims of unfair pricing in central and eastern Europe.
The European Commission says it believes Gazprom has broken anti-trust rules.
Brussels claims eight countries received unfair prices because of Gazprom's contracts including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Gazprom says the EU objections are 'unfounded'.
EU anti-monopoly chief Margrethe Vestager says the decision to file charges against the Russian gas giant is not politically motivated..
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EU anti-monopoly chief Margrethe Vestager says the issue comes down to an abuse of power.
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