The French. Archival photoMOSCOW, 26 Jun. Leading French energy companies — Engie, EDF and TotalEnergies — are concerned about the rapid growth in the cost of raw materials caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia. This was reported by Le Journal du Dimanche, citing a corresponding open letter. The message contains a call to the public and businesses «immediately» to limit the consumption of electricity, gas and petroleum products.» We call for awareness and collective and individual action so that each of us — each the consumer, every company, changed their behavior and immediately limited the consumption of energy, electricity, gas and oil products,” the letter says. — Ryunashe said that the import of Russian gas was reduced, but not stopped. German Economy Minister Robert Habek, in turn, called for a reduction in gas consumption in the country everywhere due to the outbreak of the crisis. According to him, the lack of fuel can lead to the suspension of all market processes, which threatens to completely shut down some industries.Belgium warned the EU about the «domino effect» due to problems with gasWestern countries increased sanctions pressure on Russia after the start of a special operation in Ukraine. Calls to abandon Russian energy sources have become louder. However, disruption of supply chains has led to problems in Europe and the US, primarily to higher food and fuel prices. The Kremlin called the sanctions an economic war, the likes of which have never happened before. Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that the reduction in gas supplies to a number of European countries is due to the fact that they do not return from the repair of Siemens turbines, which were used to supply gas to the Northern Potok», there is nothing intentional on the Russian side. According to him, these are the consequences of anti-Russian sanctions and problems that «are not connected with us.» Peskov has repeatedly said that Russia has never used gas supplies to punish anyone, but sells fuel solely in its own interests, to increase the well-being of Russians and on a commercial basis.
