The special representative of the Russian President said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive
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Special Representative of the Russian President Kirill Dmitriev said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive, noting that the conflict in the Middle East has led to an increase in average exchange prices for gas in Europe by almost 60% compared to February, exceeding $600 per thousand cubic meters.
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Why It Matters
The EU has reduced imports of Russian energy since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, which has led to a search for alternative sources and rising energy prices in Europe.
The special representative of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, the head of the RDIF, Kirill Dmitriev, said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive.
“Winter is coming. As predicted, the persistent ideological mistakes made by the EU in the field of energy have already led to serious consequences. Europe needs Russian energy to survive,” Dmitriev wrote on his page on the social network X.
This is how Dmitriev commented on the publication of user X about rising gas prices in Europe.
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in gas prices in Europe. Average exchange prices for March ultimately increased by almost 60% compared to February, exceeding $600 per thousand cubic meters.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Gas prices in Europe will remain high until the end of the heating season without a significant reduction in geopolitical tensions
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How long will the rise in gas prices in Europe last?
- What measures does the EU plan to mitigate the energy crisis?
- Is Russia ready to increase gas supplies to Europe?
