Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary meeting of the forum " Russian energy week ". He welcomed participants and said that the event provides a platform for all who showed interest in global energy development. The meeting was attended by energy Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Belarus, Azerbaijan, the head of the Ministry of petroleum of Iran, head of the Ministry of oil industry of Venezuela, and OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo. Key statements by the President of the Russian Federation - in the material of the Fins news . Putin explained that " the goal of these projects is to diversify gas supply routes, to remove transit risks, and thus strengthen the energy security of Europe." "The United States, unfortunately, has always been against our energy cooperation with Europe ", - said the head. He added that if the "Nord stream" was not Europe on the background of falling production in the UK and the Netherlands would experience a shortage. "No supplies from the United States that do not have the ability to fill," explained Putin. The Russian President condemned the attacks on oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia, He noticed, " it is a destructive event that resulted in serious consequences for the global energy market." Putin condemned the attempts of some countries to shift the responsibility for an attack on Iran, " because there is no proof ". Answering a question from an American journalist about the alleged interference in the elections in the United States, Putin jokingly said that the Russian Federation "sure will do" and asked not to tell anyone. Passing to serious tone, He continued: "You know, we have enough questions we are addressing internal issues and, most importantly, focused on it." Putin said that the Russian Federation was ready for talks with Kiev on gas, but the Ukrainian side did not had the possibility to form authorized for this purpose by the authorities. <span style="color:darkgray