Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles – The National
Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles – The National
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Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sales from "unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
The announcement sent European gas prices soaring on concerns that the move would exacerbate the region's energy crisis.