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Historically, European nations have relied heavily on Russia for gas imports, a dependency that has raised alarms in recent years. Currently, Europe faces a unique set of challenges: fluctuating temperatures leading to increased heating demands, a significant decline in wind energy output, and consequently, depleting gas stockpiles. Reports indicate that gas storage levels in the EU have fallen to about one percentage point lower than a five-year average. While this may seem like a minor detail, it is setting the stage for a potential crisis when the real winter weather sets in.