In a statement to reporters in the capital Moscow, Peskov made evaluations about Russia's decision to receive payments in rubles for natural gas trade with Western countries.
G7 energy ministers: Russia's demand for natural gas payments in rubles is unacceptable
Looking for an alternative to Russian gas, Europe does not use its LNG terminals at full capacity.
Stating that the work on the process of selling Russian gas to Western countries in rubles continues, Peskov said, "Gazprom and related units are developing payment methods, after which a clear time and schedule will be determined." said.
Regarding the steps that Russia will take if European countries do not agree to pay in rubles for Russian gas, Peskov said, "We will not give gas for free, that's for sure. In our current situation, it is not possible and logical to do philanthropy." made its assessment.
German Minister of Economy and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck, said in a statement today that Russia's request to switch to rubles for natural gas payments is unacceptable.
Payment period in rubles for gas exports
On March 23, Putin announced his plan to switch to the Russian ruble for payments for natural gas sales.
Emphasizing that Western countries took illegitimate steps by freezing Russian assets, Putin said, "The West actually damaged confidence in their own currencies. Now everyone knows that obligations in dollars and euros may not be fulfilled." he had spoken.
Pointing out that it is meaningless for Russia to receive payments in dollars and euros for exports, Putin said, "It is clear that receiving payments in dollars, euros and some currencies while supplying our goods to the USA and the EU does not make any sense for us anymore. Natural gas to unfriendly countries We are planning to switch to Russian rubles for the payments of the sale. he said.
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