In connection with the accusations against Russia regarding the energy crisis in Europe and the introduction of a ban on the “Northern Flow-2”, Moscow has a complete right to accept a “mirror” decision and impose an embargo for pumping gas through the “Northern Stream-1”, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
Vice-Prime Minister stressed that due to unreasonable accusations regarding the energy crisis in Europe and the introduction of a ban on the “Northern Flow-2”, Russia has a complete right to take a “mirror” solution and impose an embargo for pumping gas through “Northern Stream-1 “, Which is 100% loaded.
“But while we do not accept this decision. From this no one will win. Although European politicians are pushing our statements and accusations against Russia,” the words Novak Tass leads.
Earlier Novak stressed that Russia fully fulfills obligations to supply oil and gas to Europe and has nothing to do with the rise in energy prices in the world market, it became a consequence of irresponsible statements of European politicians. He also noticed that the gas transit contract through Ukraine is fulfilled by the Russian side by 100%, gas supplies through the territory of Ukraine were increased to 109 million cubic meters per day, which is equivalent to about 40 billion cubic meters per year.