In order of appreance:

a) yes, they've already stopped them

In order of appreance:

a) yes, they've already stopped them

b) yes, this is already the case

c) my experience is that the Ukrainians are 'crying early' about almost everything: that way they make sure they get what they need - and that on time.

Tragically, there's simply no other way to deal with incompetent farts in the West.