Russian GasMOSCOW, 30 Mar. Readers of the German publication Die Welt criticized the decision of the G7 states to reject Russia's demand to pay gas bills in rubles. They expressed their opinion in the comments to the relevant article. Last week, President Vladimir Putin instructed the Central Bank, Gazprom and the government to organize the transfer of payments for gas from unfriendly countries into rubles. Deliveries will continue in accordance with existing contracts, as Russia values its reputation. The first report on the execution of the order in the Kremlin is expected by March 31. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in response that the G7 countries do not agree with Moscow's demand to pay for gas in rubles and consider such a step a «unilateral violation of contracts.» The Kremlin emphasized that «no payment — no gas.» «Germany, due to its huge dependence on Russian gas, is in an extremely disadvantageous position. The fact that other states will cause inconvenience can break the back of the German economy. After all, sanctions are moving along a boomerang trajectory «, — expressed the opinion of Jörg W. «If you think logically, why shouldn't Putin turn off the tap? At the moment, it does not make sense for Putin to export energy resources for dollars and euros,» Robin Masters believes. «The most stupid decision in the entire existence of Germany The coalition government has pushed the German population into the abyss in terms of energy policy!» — summarized by Norbert S.The European Union was predicted to starve to death without Russian gas. On February 24, Russia launched a special military operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to harassment and genocide by the Kiev regime for eight years.» According to the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces strike only at military infrastructure and Ukrainian troops. With the support of the Russian military, the DPR and LPR groups are developing an offensive. But the occupation of Ukraine is out of the question, Putin stressed. Against the backdrop of hostilities in many Ukrainian cities and villages, a humanitarian catastrophe is emerging. The Russian Ministry of Defense lays responsibility for this on the Kiev authorities, who refuse to coordinate the work of humanitarian corridors. In addition, according to available information, the nationalists continue to keep civilians as human shields — more than four and a half million people in Kyiv, Kharkov, Chernigov, Sumy and other cities. /strong>
