Vaclav Klaus. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 27Former Czech President Václav Klaus told Seznam Zpravy that the world's energy prices have skyrocketed not because of Moscow, but the refusal of supplies from Russia will lead to a halt in the economy. that we have huge inflation and a huge rise in energy prices arose long before February 24. We brought it on ourselves, the West brought it on ourselves,» the politician said, answering a question about the consequences of the Russian special operation in Ukraine. Klaus admitted that Europe there is nowhere else but Russia to quickly get affordable energy sources. «When we get rid of energy dependence on Russia, we will become energy independent, but our economy will stop working,» the ex-president warned. 2022/08/889542e9f1dadfa7d4f8584a03a67b1d.jpg» />»Zelensky mocks». The Americans accused the President of Ukraine of stealing He emphasized that Russia is very important for the world market, but recalled that the change in fuel prices is connected not only with it, but also with other circumstances. «I don't understand why the number one reason is not mentioned — green madness and the alleged fight against climate change, as well as the EU Green Deal, which is the main reason for the price increase,» Klaus was indignant. He also called for dialogue with Moscow to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. «Russia always had to be spoken to,» the politician summed up. Western countries are faced with rising energy prices and a surge in inflation due to the imposition of sanctions against Moscow and the policy of abandoning Russian fuel. Due to the rise in fuel prices, primarily gas, the industry in the West has largely lost its competitive advantages, which has affected other areas of the economy. : millions of Britons are impoverished due to the «stunning» rise in prices for housing and communal services
