Putin declares readiness to resume energy supplies to Europe
President Russia Vladimir Putin said Moscow was ready to resume supplies oil and gas to Europe on the condition of long-term cooperation without political pressure. This is reported by the Deutsche Welle.
The Kremlin's condition
According to Putin, Russia is ready to return to energy cooperation with European countries if the interaction is «stable and long-term».
He also stressed that Moscow expects no political pressure in the energy sector.
Against the backdrop of the energy crisis
The statement came amid a sharp rise in energy prices following the outbreak of war between USA and Iran, and participation in the Israel in the conflict.
Escalation in the region Middle East caused disruptions in global oil and gas supplies and a sharp rise in energy prices.
Context.
After the outbreak of a full-scale war against Ukraine many countries Europe significantly reduced dependence on Russian energy resources.
Instead, the EU began to import more gas from Norway, USA and other suppliers.
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