Czech PM Fiala: Restrictions on Russian gas supply will not be included in new EU sanctions
MOSCOW, 13 July – RIA Novosti. The EU’s new seventh package of sanctions against Moscow will not include restrictions on Russia’s gas supply. Reuters Words by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
“New sanctions currently being developed by the European Commission are expected to affect gold imports from Russia, expanding the list of dual-use goods prohibited for export, as well as extending it to a limit. More individuals,” said the politician.
Fiala stressed that it would be problematic to include energy in the new package of restrictive measures, as some European countries are dependent on Russian gas. The Czech Republic is among the countries that are heavily dependent on fuel from Russia.
“It is necessary to respect the rule that sanctions will have a greater impact on Russia than the countries that impose them,” Fiala said. Said.
The Prime Minister supported the idea of EU member states to start joint gas purchases against the backdrop of an intense energy crisis, but warned that implementation could be difficult, both technically and administratively.
After Russia’s special military operation to demilitarize and demilitarize Ukraine, the West increased its sanctions pressure on Moscow. Many countries announced the freeze of Russian assets, calls for Russia to stop energy even got louder. These measures became a problem for the West itself – they led to an increase in inflation, food and fuel prices.
Source: Ria
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