https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/01/07/ring-in-the-new-year/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:13:54 -0400<![CDATA[A dispute between Russia and the Ukraine over gas prices has expanded to involve Western Europe. After the two countries failed to agree on a new contract, Russia cut off supplies to the Ukraine, and the Ukraine passed on the cuts, causing shortfalls in Western Europeans energy supplies. The Independent describes the standoff which started in the New Year.]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:19:08 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/01/07/ring-in-the-new-year-n186922