Media: Germany is preparing a plan in case of cessation of gas supplies from Russia

Gas compressor station. File photoMOSCOW, May 10.Germany is preparing a «crisis plan» in the event of a sudden cessation of gas supplies from the Russian Federation, Reuters reported, citing informed sources. According to the agency, the preparation of the plan is headed by the Ministry of Economics. Germany fears that Russia will unilaterally halt supplies. According to unnamed officials, the plan involves the government providing loans and guarantees to support energy companies and exercising control over critical firms. According to sources, Berlin could also acquire stakes in Germany is approaching the limit of sanctions it can impose without triggering an economic downturn, officials say. Even those in the ruling coalition who favor anti-Russian sanctions are wary of the idea of ​​gas sanctions. meeting with officials and urging them not to ban gas. Company executives have told authorities they are «in any case» preparing to limit ties with Russia in the energy sector, but urged them not to force firms to do so immediately. content/uploads/2022/05/1683fe7bbbaeec33f177f9a6304f13f5.jpg» />Germany and Qatar cannot agree on LNG supplies, media reported