“Unnecessary” and “unacceptable”. This is how he evaluated Minister between European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen Russian state gas company Gazprom He said he would cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria from this Wednesday, after both countries refused to sign the deal. ruble payments. It is another attempt by Russia to use natural gas as a blackmail tool and once again demonstrates that Russia is not reliable as a gas supplier.
According to Polish state gas company PGNiG, the Russian gas giant’s decision – which is the subject of investigation by the Community Manager for possible distortions of competition and anti-competitive behavior – is a breach of contract therefore, although the measure will not have an immediate effect, they will take appropriate measures to restore deliveries under the contractually agreed conditions. “The situation does not affect the current supplies of PGNiG customers who buy fuel according to their demand,” the statement said.
Despite this decision of Russia, European UnionVon der Leyen said she was ready for “this scenario” and is in contact with all member states to provide a “coordinated response” to the president’s decision. Vladimir Putin Not accepting payments in euros. Actually, a meeting gas coordination group, Von der Leyen reported. “Member States have launched contingency plans for such a scenario and we are working in coordination and solidarity with them,” said the Community Manager.
The European Commission is currently working and negotiating alternative gas providersWhat United States of America, train anyone Algeriaraise the level of storage in the EU and reduce dependency on gas imports from Russia, where it currently imports 155 bcm. The strategy proposed at the end of March is actually increase gas storage In order to meet the next winter with a guarantee of up to 90% until 1 October in the underground deposits of the EU.
Source: Informacion
