Yahoo! 7 News: EU-Russia Ties at New Low Ahead of Ukraine Talks

Ties between the EU and Russia remain at their lowest ebb over the conflict in Ukraine, ahead of a series of key talks including a visit by President Petro Poroshenko to Brussels on Thursday.

Renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Moscow rebels and Kiev's government forces has made a mockery of a February ceasefire, while the European Union has renewed tough sanctions against Russia.

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The EU wants at all costs to avoid a "gas war" with Russia as winter looms, with any stand-off threatening supplies to Europe, around half of which pass through Ukraine.

Experts say a deal is needed by October to avoid shortages.

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