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The Russian President has signed an order setting a deadline today for buyers from 'unfriendly' countries to pay for gas using roubles or be cut off

Russian gas keeps flowing to Europe despite Putin order

Russian gas was still flowing to Europe today despite a deadline set by President Vladimir Putin to cut it off unless customers start paying in …

Business • 01 Apr 22

Russia supplies about a third of Europe's gas, so energy is the most powerful lever at Putin's disposal

Germany condemns Putin 'blackmail' over EU gas supply

Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding foreign buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles from tomorrow or else have their supplies cut - a move …

Business • 31 Mar 22

Russia said last week that it would only accept payments in roubles for natural gas deliveries to 'unfriendly countries', which includes all of the European Union

Paying for Russian gas in roubles 'unacceptable' - G7

Paying for Russian gas in roubles would be unacceptable, G7 countries reiterated today, with German Economy Minister Robert Habeck saying the demand showed President Vladimir …

Business • 28 Mar 22

Russian gas accounts for some 40% of Europe's total consumption

'Unfriendly' countries to pay roubles for gas - Putin

Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sales from "unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said today, sending European gas prices soaring on concerns the …

Business • 23 Mar 22

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