Gazprom, Russia?s state-controlled gas monopoly, on Wednesday told European Union countries not to block its international ambitions, warning that it could redirect supplies to other markets.

In a statement after a meeting between Alexei Miller, Gazprom?s chief executive, and EU ambassadors, the company said: ?It is necessary to note that attempts to limit Gazprom?s activities in the European market and politicise questions of gas supply, which in fact are of an entirely economic nature, will not lead to good results.?