Cold

In the Russian capital the recent cold temperatures have claimed the first two fatalities. The temps in Moscow have dipped to a low of minus 36 Celsius, or a minus 32.8 F. Authorities are telling residents that power cuts are likely to offices across the city.

The impact on the rest of Europe could be catastrophic. Most natural gas for the European Union comes from Russia. Authorities believe that this cold snap could deplete natural gas reserves, Moscow will use more gas, and the European Union will have to suffer.