Germany’s reliance on Russian natural gas poses aGas Facility threat to European sovereignty, Polish Prime Minister Doland Tusk said Monday amid rising East-West tensions over Ukraine, AFP reported.

Germany's reliance on Russian natural gas poses a threat to European sovereignty, Polish Prime Minister Doland Tusk said Monday amid rising East-West tensions over Ukraine, AFP reported.

"Germany's reliance on Russian gas can effectively limit European sovereignty. I have no doubt," Tusk told reporters days ahead of a Warsaw visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.