"Huanqiu shibao": the cessation of gas supplies was Russia's "toughest" response to sanctions

This is written by "Huanqiu shibao".

As noted, Russia’s earlier requirement to pay for gas in rubles “began to take effect and is today considered its“ toughest response ”to Western sanctions.”

According to the publication, the crisis in Ukraine has led to even greater volatility in the international oil and gas market, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier, Gazprom announced a complete suspension of gas supplies to the Bulgarian Bulgargaz and the Polish PGNiG due to non-payment in rubles.

On April 28, it became known that the Hungarian authorities accepted a proposal to pay for Russian gas in rubles.

Also later, the head of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry, Peter Szijjarto, noted that some European companies importing Russian natural gas agreed to the payment scheme proposed by Moscow, but not everyone speaks honestly about this and spreads false information about the position of Hungary through the media.