The rise in energy prices in Europe began before the special operation, Putin said

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the XXV St. Petersburg International Economic ForumST PETERSBURG, 17 Jun. The Russian Federation has nothing to do with the rise in energy prices in Europe, it began long before the special operation, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. long before the start of our operation in the Donbass. We have absolutely nothing to do with it. We did it ourselves, prices skyrocketed,» Putin said, speaking at SPIEF. The 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is being held in St. RIA Novosti is the information partner of the forum.Vladimir Putin's speech at SPIEF 2022. Online reportPutin called the reason for the unwinding of prices in Europe