Russia Up To Its Old Tricks

It seems the Russian Bear is starting to rouse again, slowly atleast. In an article on NYTimes.com, it seems Russia doesnt feel that Ukraine will be able to pay for the natural gas it recieves for the winter, and as Ukraines economy continues to struggle, that might be the case. I think this could be a great move for Russia if it wants to restore at least ties with countries in the surrounding area. Instead of being greedy, Russia could be seen as the US of Eastern Europe, helping out Ukraine, which could help the popularity of a candidate running for president who seems to be pro-russian. Whatever the case, this could cause problems for many countries in Europe who rely on Russias gas supply but are extremely short on cash due to the economic crisis.