Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed he and his war in Ukraine have nothing to do with the energy crisis plaguing Europe as nations brace for winter.
on Wednesday claimed he and his war in Ukraine have nothing to do with the energy crisis plaguing Europe as western nations brace for a cold winter. and that is that," Putin said referring to the Nord Stream Pipeline system during an international forum at "Russia Energy Week."
Putin's comments come as Europe grapples with how to supply constant energy needs during the winter months as energy supplies have become less reliable since the war in Ukraine began nearly eight months ago. but Moscow has also routinely cut off gas supplies to European nations under the guise of mechanical and technical related issues – effecting nations stockpiles.on oil imports from Russia to encourage even lower consumption of Russian oil among European nations.
The move will restore the oil market for nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Russia, but is expected to drive up prices at the pump by November as stockpiles diminish.Putin attempted to lay the blame for high energy costs and low stockpiles on Western determination to cut reliance on oil producing nations and seek greener energy sources.
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