Meanwhile, Gazprom's broader ambitions in Europe are meeting resistance. Gazprom, which is in a price dispute with Ukraine, has threatened to shut off Ukraine's gas supply, a move that could lead to supply disruptions for Europe. The gas company has given Kiev until the end of the month to settle arrears of around $3.5 billion or move to advance payments for its gas. Otherwise, the company has warned, continued nonpayment could lead to gas flows to Ukraine being cut.