Putin assures that he will continue to supply the product with the volumes and prices established in the contracts
Russia intends to demand payment in rubles for Russian gas purchases from all hostile states, those that have implemented sanctions against the country and among which are members of the European Union, as well as the United States or the United Kingdom.
At the end of a meeting with his cabinet, President Vladimir Putin indicated that the country will continue to supply gas in accordance with the volumes and prices established in the contracts, although he expressed the intention to change the currency of payment, according to Russian Interfax agencies. and Tass.
In this way, Putin would have instructed the Central Bank of Russia and its Government to determine within a week the order of operations for the acquisition of rubles in the Russian Federation market by those buyers of Russian gas.
“I ask the government to give the appropriate directive to Gazprom on the modification of existing contracts,” said the Russian president, noting that all foreign consumers should have the opportunity to carry out the necessary transactions for which a payment procedure should be created. clear and transparent for them, including the purchase of Russian rubles on the domestic foreign exchange market. “We value our business reputation as a reliable partner and supplier. The changes will affect only the currency of payment, which will be changed to Russian rubles,” he said.
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