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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak said that oil prices have risen and European consumers are the main victims.If the West really imposed sanctions on Russia's oil, Russia has made a good preparation for adjusting the European market exports.
(Moscow/Washington Composite Electric) Russia warns that if Western countries are prohibited from importing oil from Russia, it will cause catastrophic consequences to the global market.The dollar is even higher.The Russian side also interrupted the natural gas supply of Beixi No. 1 to retaliate against the suspension of Beixi project in Germany.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Novak made a TV speech on Monday that it is forbidden to import Russian oil from European and American fuel, electricity and heating costs soaring, and the European market to seek a source of replacement will take at least a year.The cost will also be higher.
He said: "Rejecting Russia's oil will obviously bring catastrophic consequences to the global market. The soaring oil price will be unpredictable, and the price per barrel will be $ 300 or higher."
Novak said that oil prices have risen and European consumers are the main victims.If the West really imposed sanctions on Russia's oil, Russia has made a good preparation for adjusting the European market exports.
In response to the certification review of the Northxi No. 2 natural gas pipeline project in Germany last month, Novak said that Russia had the right to return to the tooth and interrupt the natural gas transport of Beixi Pipeline.However, Russia has not done so so far, because it is not good for others.
However, as soon as he came out, the price of European oil and gas futures soared, once more than 30%.
European 40%of natural gas is provided by Russia
Europe consumes about 500 billion cubic meters of natural gas each year, of which 40%are provided by Russia.At present, Russia still provides Qi to Europe in accordance with the contract.
Experts believe that there is still "great space" in the West in sanctions in Russia, especially sanctions can be imposed on the energy field.
The Royal Institute of Defense (RUSI) The Director of the Financial Crime and Security Research Center of the British Think Tank Royal Institute of Defense (RUSI) Kike Tingge said at the Congress hearing on Monday that the Western frozen Russian central bank's assets were hugePaying energy costs, there are still some banks who can be out of the case.
There is a lot of differences between Russian energy sanctions between Europe and the United States
Kikeg said: "If we aim to combat the Russian economy, they must be in terms of energy.Start. "But he admits that the other parts of the world will pay the price.
The United States, France, Germany, and British leaders held a conference call on Monday to discuss the possibility of improving sanctions on the energy field of Russia, but there was a great difference in this problem between Europe and the United States.
The White House press secretary Pusky pointed out that the situation in Europe and the United States is very different. Some countries in Europe rely on Russia's oil and natural gas, and the United States is one of the major oil and gas producers.However, U.S. President Biden has not decided whether to implement a unilateral ban on Russia's oil.
The United States has always worked hard to maintain the same as the allies on the issue of sanctions on Russia, but the discussion around the energy ban has caused cracks between them.
More than half of Germany's natural gas, one -third of coal, and a quarter of crude oil come from Russia.German Prime Minister Tsurtz said on Monday that ensuring energy supply "is vital to survival and the daily life of citizens", so Europe can avoid sanctions on Russia's energy and advocate other measures.
He also pointed out that in the past few months, partners in Germany and the European Union have been seeking alternatives to Russia's energy, but this is not a matter of overnight.
Bloomberg quoted the insider, saying that the European Commission has formulated a roadmap to reduce the import demand for Russia's natural gas by nearly 80%by improving measures such as improving energy efficiency and development of new sources, and before 2030, before 2030Get rid of the dependence on Russia's natural gas.
