Gas compressor station in GermanyLONDON Feb 14 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden, during a telephone conversation, stated the need for European countries to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the press service of the British prime minister said. «They agreed that Western allies must remain united in the face of threats from Russia, including (relatively) introducing a significant package of sanctions in the event of an escalation of aggression by Russia. They also stressed the need for European countries to reduce their dependence on Russian gas, a decision that would strike the strongest at the heart of Russia's strategic interests.
Peskov explained why Europe buys gas at a high price Biden and Johnson agreed to support close contact on the situation. Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern over the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» by Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that statements The West about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it is both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone. volume of purchasesInfographicView
