According to the deputy, until 2008 the gas price "was laid down in long-term contracts and did not depend on market fluctuations, on an increase in demand, shortages and other factors affecting pricing."
“What is happening today is the logical result of a decision made ten years ago.
As Vladimir Putin absolutely rightly noted, the causes of the energy crisis should be sought in the economic decisions of the European Commission, ”Belik said.
He added that today a number of European politicians are trying to blame Russia for the rise in prices.
“But I will emphasize once again: Europe has become a hostage to its own decisions, Russia fulfills its obligations in full, carrying out supplies within the framework of the rules of the game dictated by the market,” the parliamentarian concluded.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, said that the gas shortage in Europe is the result of the economic policy pursued by the European Commission.