Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the validity of the decree banning Gazprom from purchasing gas and services from joint ventures with Austrian OMV and German Wintershall Dea at a price higher than the price set by the Russian government. This was reported by RIA News. corresponding decree Legal information published on the official internet portal.
Such a restriction, previously introduced in December last year, was valid until October 1, 2023. It is currently extended until October 1, 2024, according to Putin’s decree.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer declaration In an interview with ORF TV channel, he said that buying gas from Russia was “unpleasant” but that his country could not avoid it for now. He also stated that Austria has started to reduce its dependence on Russian gas as early as 2022. He also noted that Austrian oil and gas company OMV has contracts with Gazprom to supply gas to Austria until 2040, and unilateral termination of these by Vienna would be costly.
Previously recognized The magnitude of additional costs for Europe due to the rejection of Russian gas.