Putin says the switch of payment for gas in rubles starts on April 1 as Europe refuses to compromise

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he had signed a decree saying foreign buyers must pay in rubles for Russian gas from April 1, and contracts would be halted if these payments were not made.

Germany, France and Austria refuse to pay in rubles. Keeping up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and closing all sanctions loopholes must remain a priority, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

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[abara]

Cut off the gas, let them feel the same economic war they have waged on Russia

[paulidson]

Germans talking about contracts while imposing sanctions and freezing central bank funds
Ridiculous. You'll pay in rubels or you will freeze

[InterestRateCoaster]

I would have turned off the switch a long time ago. EU was spoiled for too long. Developing a self-sufficient economy along with China, India, Africa, Latin America is nothing but good for Russia in the long run.

[Sam-izjl]

The contract already void since the sanction on Russia! STAY STRONG RUSSIA 🇷🇺💪💪💪💪💪

[marynuk]

I believe this is man who deserves standing ovation for being wise enough and taking care of his country

[bmt]

This is why Putin replaced Medvedev with Mikhail Mishustin way back in 2020. They saw it coming in 2014. The pieces of the puzzle are falling in to place. Bravo Putin. 🇿🇦🇷🇺

[reprimand]

So Europe says they will pay in euros. Then they freeze that payment of euros. So effectively they wanted free of charge.

[jacqueline]

Sanction is a breached of contract. Did you understand EU.

[criticofthenarrative]

Western countries carried a very huge stone to throw it at Russia only to drop it on their feet😂😂😂

[SamirHusainy]

I guess this is the best April's fool joke I've seen... Except the joke is on the US and Europe

[懒程序员-约翰]

no point selling gas paid using currency that the seller can't use (will be freezed right away). basically they are selling to thieves if not being paid using ruble.

[ginamichael]

Standing ovation for intelligently taking decisions for his people & country..Much respect from India .

[Brightly]

"we are convinced that contacts are contracts" German govt rep said.
Oh now they all understood the meaning of weaponizing "business, economy & currency"

[pedrolopes]

Pressure on Putin? He has 80% approval in his country… let’s see how long Scholz gonna hold his position.

[ramonching]

Guess what? China and India don't have this problem. Why? Because they respect each other.

[zulqadarrrashid]

Vivà le Putin 👍💖💖💯👍
His Excellency President Vladimir Putin is the greatest leader of the free World 💗
We pray for his success and glory 🙏
May God bless him Amen
We support all his actions in Ukraine.
Lots of love 😍 from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and Afghanistan.

[joeren]

No Rubbles, no gas. It’s really that simple.

[LH]

USD and Euros are useless to a country that has been locked out of the financial corridors to be able to cash said currency.

[mauchu]

Basically Europe want their gas for free lol what a joke 😂 paying to someone with money that they themselves can manipulate!

[ergnoor]

The more you press, the harder it gets, EU politics are completely insane. I believe it’s their last days in power.