"Analysis of data from the operator of gas trunklines Gaz-System indicates an increase in domestic demand for high-methane gas in January 2021 compared to previous years - by 14% (3.1 TWh) compared to 2020," the press service quotes RIA Novosti ...

According to the company, based on the current gas consumption in February 2021, the growth trend is expected to continue on an annualized basis this month as well.

Earlier, the Foreign Ministers of Poland and Ukraine Zbigniew Rau and Dmitry Kuleba wrote an appeal to US President Joe Biden with a request to "use all means" to prevent the completion of the Nord Stream 2 project.