In Russia appreciated the statement of the German Deputy about the West's attempts to oust Moscow from the gas market
Russian politicians said the Deputy of Bundestag Robbie Slund about the fact that the West is trying to oust Moscow from the gas market.
Russian politicians said the Deputy of Bundestag Robbie Slund about the fact that the West is trying to oust Moscow from the gas market.
first consisting of the party "Alternative For Germany" said that the decision of the Court of the EU on OPAL gas pipeline is of a political nature, and the Russian Federation are trying to discredit as a gas supplier and to oust the European energy market. This rejection of additional capacity of OPAL for reviews Slund, increases the probability of the cast to the instability of supply in Germany.
Member of the Federation Council Sergei Kalashnikov supported the message of the German colleagues. According to his statement, a Decision on OPAL in truth harm the image of Gazprom and increases the probability of the cast to losses For the Russian Federation. However, such a position is contrary to the interests of European countries.
"The Court's decision, the EU Clearly sets a precedent For the limits of gas consumption in Western Europe, and, of course, this creates fresh challenges For customers in the European Union. The political goals of the EU Court is grossly in conflict with the interests of the inhabitants of europastrasse. The situation is aggravated by the fact, Because it was taken last winter season, " he was quoted by RBC.
Senator Olga Timofeeva called the ruling another attempt to destroy relations between Russia and Germany in the gas sphere. She added that the Decision was made "on command of the American partners" in order to clear the market For " overseas suppliers."
"Think about alternative ways of deliveries of blue fuel. It seems that the West wants us to sell its own gas at all at ridiculous prices. For us, this step is meaningless. Easier to preserve our well, than to give the raw material for a penny, " She said RBC.
the MP of the state Duma Igor Ananskikh also agreed that the decision of the Court of the European Union is of a political nature. He called the verdict of the court discriminatory.
"I hope that the Court will "Gazprom" will hear that there are no political discrimination For Europe ", - said the Deputy in conversation RT.
The politician also reminded that the Russian Firm is preparing the documents For the filing of the complaint. Ananskikh also expressed the hope that the market opinion on the matter will prevail.
before the Court of the European Union canceled at the request of the Warsaw Decision of the European Commission from 2016, facilitating access for Gazprom to the OPAL capacities. The court referred to the violation of the principle of energy solidarity in the decision.
Gazprom and the Russian authorities are preparing a response to the Court's Decision. Energy Minister Alexei Novak warned that the decision of the Court of the European Union will affect the dialogues with Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission on the transit pumping, and also affect European energy security. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak also said that Moscow may appeal the Decision.
yesterday "Gazprom" has lowered the 0 to 6 million cubic meters per hour the supply of OPAL through, receiving blue fuel from the " Nord stream ". At the same time the Russian Firm has increased the transit capacity of the gas pipeline NEL, which also receives gas from the pipeline.
OPAL connects Nord stream with the gas transmission system in Central and Western Europe pipeline-branch. He delivers blue fuel through Germany to the Czech border.
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