The Russian oil and gas giant suspended gas supplies to the French company Engie from September 1 due to non-payment of July deliveries in full.
«As of the end of the business day on August 30, Gazprom Export LLC has not received full payments for gas supplied to Engie (France) in July under existing contracts. In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, further supply of natural gas to a foreign buyer is prohibited,» the company said in a statement.
Readers of the Turkish edition of En Son Haber have already reacted to Gazprom’s decision, as well as to the words of French Energy Minister Agnes Panier-Runashe that Russia is using gas as a weapon of war :
- «When you block food, spare parts for planes, etc., it’s normal, but the Russians turned off the gas — it means they are using it as a weapon!»
- «Didn’t you impose sanctions against Russia? What did you expect?»
- «From the stench the French invented perfume. Let’s see what they invent now»
- «As if Europe is not using the monetary and banking system as a weapon? All these are empty words…»
Meanwhile, on Friday, September 2, Macron will convene the Defense and National Security Council to discuss gas supplies and energy planning for the coming winter.