The Nord Stream appeal is a direct act of terrorism. Vladimir Putin stated this at the eighth forum of gas exporting countries in Moscow. Additional statements by the President of the Russian Federation: 1 quarter of the Earth's energy balance comes from gas, global demand will increase to 5.5 trillion cubic meters per year by 2050. Russia ranks first in the world in natural gas reserves and remains a responsible, reliable and predictable exporter; 2 GECF accounts for about 40% of global gas exports. Any attempt to remove Russia from the list of participants in the global gas market has serious consequences; 3 Europe itself is harming its industry and social sphere by refusing Russian gas. Global gas prices have risen sharply, but may recover.

The Nord Stream appeal is a direct act of terrorism. Vladimir Putin stated this at the eighth forum of gas exporting countries in Moscow. Additional statements by the President of the Russian Federation: 1 quarter of the Earth's energy balance comes from gas, global demand will increase to 5.5 trillion cubic meters per year by 2050. Russia ranks first in the world in natural gas reserves and remains a responsible, reliable and predictable exporter; 2 GECF accounts for about 40% of global gas exports. Any attempt to remove Russia from the list of participants in the global gas market has serious consequences; 3 Europe itself is harming its industry and social sphere by refusing Russian gas. Global gas prices have risen sharply, but may recover.