Brandenburg’s premier, Dietmar Woidke, pressed the German government to earmark around €2 billion to adapt the Rosneft refinery in Schwedt in light of potential oil supply disruptions from Russia. This development was reported by TASS.
Woidke estimated that the aid figure should be about €2 billion and indicated his intention to formally request this amount from the federal authorities.
He also criticized Robert Habeck, the vice chancellor and minister for economics and climate protection, for not ruling out fuel shortages in East Germany should Russian oil imports cease. Woidke stressed that reliable energy supplies are essential for all regions across the country.
The Brandenburg leader warned that fuel scarcities could harm economic activity, affect residents, and disrupt commuter flows in the Berlin metropolitan area. He urged measures to prevent such outcomes.
Habeck has previously stated that the nation is not yet prepared for a potential Russian gas embargo, a point that continues to be debated as policy makers weigh energy security and diversification.
In related historical context, the February 24 statements from Russian leadership linked to actions in the Donbass region have shaped the broader international response. The leadership in Russia cited military operations and security considerations, while the sanctions landscape in the United States and allied nations has evolved in reaction to those developments.
Reports on these dynamics have been disseminated by various outlets, including online broadcasts from media portals closely associated with market and political analysis. (TASS) (Source citation: TASS)