According to him, the energy crisis was created artificially due to the colossal underinvestment in the energy sector.

Sechin said that one of the reasons for the underinvestment is the "irresponsible and adventurous policy of an accelerated green transition."

He also noted that this was influenced by sanctions against Russia.

Earlier, Sechin said that Europe's refusal to supply Russian energy resources threatens 6.5-11% of the EU's GDP and about 16 million jobs,