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[Cyprus Times] "We are not being blackmailed" France and Germany respond to Putin's gas ultimatum

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"We are not being blackmailed" France and Germany respond to Putin's gas ultimatum French Minister Bruno Lemaire said France and Germany reject Russia's request[/P]

Germany and France reject Russia's demand that European countries pay in rubles for the Russian gas they buy, considering that this demand amounts to an unacceptable breach of contracts and "blackmail".


The new decree

At a press conference in Berlin with his French counterpart, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he had not yet seen the new decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin imposing gas payments in rubles, adding that Germany is ready for all scenarios, including cutting off Russian gas flows to Europe.

Reject

French Minister Bruno Lemaire said France and Germany reject Russia's demand.

Russia's attempt to divide Western allies by demanding gas payments in rubles has failed, Habeck said, adding that Western allies are determined not to be "blackmailed" by Russia.

Source: in.gr


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