Germany and Poland intend to break free from Russian oil by the end of the year, regardless of European embargo and the exceptions decided by the EUthe German chancellor clarified on Tuesday Olaf Solts, noting that 90% of all Member States are affected by the current agreement Russian oil supplies in Europe.
During a press conference after the conclusion of the European Council, Mr. Soltz stressed that the sixth package of sanctions means that Russia will have to pay with serious consequences for its invasion of Ukraine. “The sanctions have a clear purpose, to persuade Russia to end this war and withdraw its troops, to reach an agreement with Ukraine for a reasonable and just peace,” said the chancellor, who defended the exceptions. decided to import oil via pipelines, as requested by Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. These countries, he explained, have not been able to complete the transitional measures as quickly as other member states.
Olaf Solz also pointed out that Germany is still working to reduce its dependence on Russian gas. The goal is to be completely independent by the summer of 2024, he said. As part of this effort, Germany is making progress and rapidly building liquefied natural gas terminals, while also creating the infrastructure for imports from other countries. Many European countries, however, he said, would remain dependent on Russian gas for longer than Germany.
The Chancellor also referred to the issue of blocked Ukrainian cereals, stressing that the issue is to reach an agreement with Ukraine and Russia on the development of safe routes. One of the issues of the European Council was the global food situation, he added. The cause of the great concern over the food of millions of people is one and that is the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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