Russian government proposed to completely stop the supply of natural gas to the EU, adding insult to injury to the EU's energy structure!
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to study the feasibility of terminating the supply of Russian natural gas to Europe in advance. He made this statement while commenting on the situation in the European energy market, which has been exacerbated by a surge in natural gas prices. The head of state of Russia said that under the current market conditions, it may be more advantageous for Russia to voluntarily stop supplying gas to Europe before the time limit specified in the EU's current sanctions.
"Maybe it is more beneficial for us to directly stop supplying gas to the European market now? To turn to the open markets and establish ourselves there? There is no political motive here either. If they are going to close the market against us in one or two months anyway. Why not stop now actively? But this is not a decision, just an offhand comment. I will instruct the government to work together with companies to study this issue."
This statement came out as the price on the European gas exchange soared again. Tensions in the Middle East have triggered rising oil and gas prices, adding new risks to global energy supplies. The complete interruption of liquefied natural gas supply has become another factor pressuring the market. Qatar was previously seen as one of the key alternative fuel sources for Europe.
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