France seeks alternative to Russian oil in Gulf

France is in talks with the United Arab Emirates to find an alternative to Russian oil.

Le Maire, who participated in the joint publication CNews, Europe 1, Les Echos, said that they are looking for an alternative to Russian gas and oil, and that the UAE can be at least a temporary alternative to Russian oil.

"Negotiations with the UAE have already started, we must find an alternative to Russian oil," Le Maire said. said.

Minister Le Maire mentioned that they are defending the energy independence policy against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ecological investments will accelerate

On the other hand, Le Maire stated that they will accelerate investments in ecological transition and pointed out that they will bring to the table a law that will pave the way for accelerating steps regarding renewable energy after the general election.

Speaking to the same media in a different interview, European Union (EU) Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said, "(EU countries) need to get rid of Russian gas and regain their independence as soon as possible because Putin does not like the European project." used the phrases.

Breton claimed that Putin was trying to divide Europeans by using the gas.

The EU's 6th package of sanctions against Russia includes a 92 percent reduction in oil imports from Russia by the end of this year.