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Putin's Envoy Pushes to Restart Gas Supplies to Germany Amid Economic Criticism

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Vladimir Putin's top economic envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, and leaders of Germany's AfD party began preparations to meet next year to discuss restarting gas supplies to Germany. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Germany's economic decline is largely due to stopping cheap Russian gas and purchasing more expensive gas from other countries, primarily the United States.

From dailymaverick.co.za

Why it matters

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The initiative relates to Germany's struggle to recover from the shutdown of the Nord Stream pipelines. Dmitry Peskov linked Germany's economic decline to its gas purchasing decisions, which has implications for the stability of the European market.

European gas prices are currently tied to the Russian energy market, coinciding with the Kremlin issuing statements regarding Russian economic stability. The EU has halted Russian gas supplies to counter war financing, while US producers supply two-thirds of Europe's LNG.

From dailymaverick.co.za

Who's involved

  • Vladimir PutinInitiating the strategic push to restart gas supplies to Germany.
  • Dmitry PeskovSpeaking on behalf of the Kremlin, criticizing German economic policy.
  • Kirill DmitrievActing as Vladimir Putin's top economic representative regarding the gas talks.
  • Friedrich MerzGerman Chancellor whose party faced a poor result following the economic criticism.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GazpromSpeculative

    Gazprom might see changes in market viability if gas supply talks proceed.

  • EuropeSpeculative

    Europe might experience market instability due to Germany's economic decline driven by high US gas costs.

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