Russian and German flag in Berlin. Archival photoMOSCOW, 5 Jun. Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer condemned Berlin's hasty plans to stop imports of Russian coal, gas and oil, writes Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten.
«Before we withdraw from supply contracts, it is necessary to ensure a reliable energy supply,» he said. 
The German returned to Germany from Russia and was horrifiedKretschmer also reminded German Economy Minister Robert Habeck that he should not warn of an impending recession in the country and do everything to avoid it.
Kretschmer added that the increase in energy prices for ordinary consumers and businesses ranged from 80% to 100%, and called on Berlin to pursue policies that will ensure the country's competitiveness. The day before, the European Union published the sixth package of sanctions against Russia in the official journal. It provides for, among other things, the gradual introduction of an embargo on the import of black gold from Russia. The ban will affect only deliveries by sea, and oil coming through the Druzhba pipeline is not subject to restrictions.
After the start of a special military operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine. The West stepped up sanctions pressure on Moscow. Restrictive measures primarily affected the banking sector and high-tech products. Many brands have announced their withdrawal from Russia. 
Germany admitted that the West could not break RussiaMoscow called such steps an economic war, noting that it was ready for such a scenario. The Central Bank is taking measures to stabilize the situation on the foreign exchange market, thanks to which the ruble has significantly strengthened against the dollar and the euro, breaking five-year highs. Russia also transferred payments for gas supplies to unfriendly countries into rubles. Another step to combat the impact of Western sanctions was the plan prepared by the government, which includes about a hundred initiatives. Its funding will amount to about a trillion rubles. At the same time, in the West, restrictions provoked a record rise in fuel and food prices.