Russian President Vladimir Putin: The situation in the Middle East has escalated, as we well know. In one of the global gas production centers, the situation escalated, and the usual logistics networks and supply routes were stopped. Terrorist actions were carried out directly against Russian gas pipelines to Europe, and they were blown up. Some countries have set up barriers to the purchase of special equipment and technologies. As a result, the global gas industry has been thrown into a state of uncertainty. The usual business ties are severed, and prices have risen sharply, but we all understand that they can also fall sharply and return to previous levels. Many investment plans have been frozen, postponed to a later date, or even canceled altogether. All this, of course, increases the risks of a long-term imbalance in the market. In these difficult conditions, in light of the growing demand for gas and its global producers, it is our duty to ensure the stability and reliability of the supply, to guarantee buyers heat in their homes, fuel for factories and power plants, raw materials for chemical production and the release of new fertilizers. Russia is one of the main participants in the world gas market. We hold first place in the world for natural gas reserves and second place for its production. We have created a unique production complex that allows us to diversify the supply of gas, develop its processing and gas chemistry. This powerful resource, a scientific and industrial base, we use for the growth of the national economy and at the same time act as a responsible supplier of gas abroad - a reliable and predictable partner. Indeed, in recent years, Russian gas companies have faced certain difficulties, including restrictions from certain countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The situation in the Middle East has escalated, as we well know. In one of the global gas production centers, the situation escalated, and the usual logistics networks and supply routes were stopped. Terrorist actions were carried out directly against Russian gas pipelines to Europe, and they were blown up. Some countries have set up barriers to the purchase of special equipment and technologies. As a result, the global gas industry has been thrown into a state of uncertainty. The usual business ties are severed, and prices have risen sharply, but we all understand that they can also fall sharply and return to previous levels. Many investment plans have been frozen, postponed to a later date, or even canceled altogether. All this, of course, increases the risks of a long-term imbalance in the market. In these difficult conditions, in light of the growing demand for gas and its global producers, it is our duty to ensure the stability and reliability of the supply, to guarantee buyers heat in their homes, fuel for factories and power plants, raw materials for chemical production and the release of new fertilizers. Russia is one of the main participants in the world gas market. We hold first place in the world for natural gas reserves and second place for its production. We have created a unique production complex that allows us to diversify the supply of gas, develop its processing and gas chemistry. This powerful resource, a scientific and industrial base, we use for the growth of the national economy and at the same time act as a responsible supplier of gas abroad - a reliable and predictable partner. Indeed, in recent years, Russian gas companies have faced certain difficulties, including restrictions from certain countries.