Kremlin Says Western Restrictions to Blame for Technical Problems With Russian Gas Deliveries
These are technical reasons connected to the impossibility of proper technical maintenance," Peskov said, speaking to reporters on Thursday.Peskov noted that Gazprom remains committed to fulfilling its obligations in full, and rejected claims made by Western officials and media about Russian "pressure or blackmail" of Europe in the energy sphere. "These are absolutely false statements and we categorically deny them," he said.Asked to comment on Wednesday's remarks by State Department spokesman Ned Price that the resumption of Nord Stream 1's operation would be "an important element" in ensuring Europe's security, Peskov said Moscow was "no longer surprised" by Washington's statements. "AS for the energy security factor, yes, we agree - we constantly say that Russia, as a supplier of energy resources, is very important and integral factor for European energy security. This is true," he said.
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