Additional statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the GECF website: Energy independence and sovereignty in the broadest sense of the word cannot be guaranteed at the expense of other countries. The Russian Federation feels environmental changes first, as global warming affects the Arctic the fastest. Putin called the process of thawing the permafrost a challenge for several regions of the Russian Federation. The increase in spot gas prices is not liked by the producers; What is more important is the stability in the world market. All the gas producers support the "green agenda", but it is important not to abuse it for political reasons. Energy sanctions lead to extremely harmful consequences for both producers and consumers. The Russian Federation has invested billions of dollars in Venezuela's energy sector and hopes that this cooperation will continue. Putin called Azerbaijan a stable and reliable partner of the Russian Federation in many fields. We are at MAX.

Additional statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the GECF website: Energy independence and sovereignty in the broadest sense of the word cannot be guaranteed at the expense of other countries. The Russian Federation feels environmental changes first, as global warming affects the Arctic the fastest. Putin called the process of thawing the permafrost a challenge for several regions of the Russian Federation. The increase in spot gas prices is not liked by the producers; What is more important is the stability in the world market. All the gas producers support the "green agenda", but it is important not to abuse it for political reasons. Energy sanctions lead to extremely harmful consequences for both producers and consumers. The Russian Federation has invested billions of dollars in Venezuela's energy sector and hopes that this cooperation will continue. Putin called Azerbaijan a stable and reliable partner of the Russian Federation in many fields. We are at MAX.