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Serbia seeks to maintain access to Russian gas at prices well below market prices.
Russia has extended the contract for the supply of gas to Serbia on the same terms. This was stated by the General Director of Srbijagaz Dusan Bajatovic, RIA Novosti reports.
The Russian Gazprom has extended its gas contract with the European country for three months.
Earlier, ex-Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discussed gas supplies from the Russian Federation to Serbia with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He noted that he expects the price of gas from the Russian Federation to be 318 euros per thousand cubic meters instead of the market price of 868 euros per thousand cubic meters.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the possible need to build a larger nuclear power plant in the country, while noting the prospects for the development of solar energy.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that a small nuclear power plant would not be enough for the country, and announced a choice between proposals from Russia, South Korea and France against the backdrop of an electricity shortage.

Europe has injected only 70% of the gas needed for winter into underground storage by autumn's end, risking record-low inventories as prices hit highs not seen since late 2022.

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that extending the Armenian NPP's operation until 2046 is technically possible but hinges on economic feasibility. Significant investments in safety and storage could potentially double electricity costs between 2036 and 2046.

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan plans to select a partner for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the coming months. This was announced by the head of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev.