Dmitry Medvedev warned that the German sanctions will have very bad consequences on the German economy and citizens, noting that their repercussions will be severe, at a time when Bloomberg warned of a difficult winter for Europe due to high energy prices and a lack of preparation for increased demand, noting that gas storage facilities in Germany are only slightly more than half full.
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The German sanctions are part of Western reactions to the Ukrainian crisis, and target certain sectors of the Russian economy, while Europe faces winter energy challenges due to dependence on Russian gas and high global prices.
Medvedev said, in statements to RT and published on the Max platform, that the German sanctions will have very bad consequences on the German economy and on citizens, indicating that their repercussions will be severe.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported, citing its own analytical data, that Europe will face a difficult winter due to the sharp rise in energy prices and the lack of preparation for increased demand.
She noted that the high costs of liquefied natural gas are already affecting countries in the region, and the situation is particularly difficult in Germany, where the percentage of gas storage facilities in it is only slightly more than half full.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Energy prices will continue to rise in Europe over the coming winter
Likely · Within months
Germany may take emergency measures to compensate for gas shortages
Possible · Within weeks
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