Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Putin demands 'unfriendly countries' pay for Russian gas in rubles

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on Wednesday. Putin said Russia will only accept payments in rubles for gas deliveries to "unfriendly countries," which include all EU members and the U.S.

President Vladimir Putin issued a new directive as he attempts to leverage Russia's in-demand fuel to counter a barrage of Western sanctions.

(Image credit: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

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