The tension between the countries regarding the payment of Russian gas in rubles continues. Finally, Russian President Putin signed the decree on paying Russian gas in rubles and said, “If the payment is not made in rubles, the Russian gas contracts will be stopped.” German Economy and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck and French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire held a joint press conference after the meeting in the capital Berlin. Germany’s statement on Putin’s decision came.
“GERMANY IS READY FOR ALL Scenarios”
Habeck stressed that Germany is ready for “all scenarios regarding Russian natural gas, including cutting off gas flows to Europe”.
“PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN EURO”
Stating that they will not accept Putin’s “blackmail” about paying Russian gas payments in rubles, Habeck stated that the said payments will be made in euros.
Stating that France and Germany would coordinate on a daily basis, Habeck argued that “Russia’s efforts to divide Europe will fail”.
Habeck added that the gaps in the sanctions of Western countries against Russia should be closed.
“FRANCE AND GERMANY ARE PREPARING FOR THE SCENARIO OF CUTTING THE GAS FLOW FROM RUSSIA TO EUROPE”
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire also said that France and Germany are preparing for the scenario of cutting off the gas flow from Russia to Europe, and that the two countries rejected Moscow’s request.
Le Maire stated that gas contracts with Russia in euros will be paid in euros.
PUTIN’S DECISION TO MAKE RUBBER PAYMENTS FOR RUSSIAN GAS
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the decree for his country to switch to Russian rubles for payments for natural gas sales to non-friendly countries. According to the decree signed by Putin and published in the country’s legal information system, the new system for payment in rubles for the sale of Russian gas to unfriendly countries will come into effect as of tomorrow.
In the decree, it was stated that the relevant countries that buy Russian gas should open an account with Gazprombank, they will make the payment to this bank and the said payment will be converted into rubles on the Moscow Stock Exchange.
Noting that he signed the relevant decree on “unfriendly” countries to pay for Russian gas in rubles, Putin said, “If the payment is not made in rubles, the Russian gas contracts will be stopped.” had used the phrase. (AA)