Europe is harming its industry and its social sphere by refusing Russian gas, Vladimir Putin said at the summit of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries in Moscow. Additional presidential statements: The Russian Federation ranks first in the world in natural gas reserves, is a responsible supplier of gas abroad and is exploring the possibility of joint work with the US in the Arctic region; The country has taken a big step in creating its own LNG technologies, which are already in use in the harsh conditions of the Arctic; Attempts to exclude Russia from the list of participants in the global gas market have serious consequences, including increased costs for other countries; The Nord Stream appeal is a direct terrorist attack; The exporters should work on optimizing the fuel supply routes; The countries participating in the GECF account for 70% of the world's gas reserves, the dialogue between them develops without behind-the-scenes intrigues and attempts to manipulate the market; The role of natural gas as the mainstay of global energy in international trade will only strengthen.

Europe is harming its industry and its social sphere by refusing Russian gas, Vladimir Putin said at the summit of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries in Moscow. Additional presidential statements: The Russian Federation ranks first in the world in natural gas reserves, is a responsible supplier of gas abroad and is exploring the possibility of joint work with the US in the Arctic region; The country has taken a big step in creating its own LNG technologies, which are already in use in the harsh conditions of the Arctic; Attempts to exclude Russia from the list of participants in the global gas market have serious consequences, including increased costs for other countries; The Nord Stream appeal is a direct terrorist attack; The exporters should work on optimizing the fuel supply routes; The countries participating in the GECF account for 70% of the world's gas reserves, the dialogue between them develops without behind-the-scenes intrigues and attempts to manipulate the market; The role of natural gas as the mainstay of global energy in international trade will only strengthen.