German Chancellor: Russian energy is vital to European energy security, Germany will not join energy sanctions against Russia
The United States and the United Kingdom announced on the 8th that they would stop importing energy from Russia, but the United States and Britain’s approach has not been widely supported by its European allies. Germany said on the same day that Germany would not join the sanctions on Russian energy.
German Foreign Minister Bell Berke said on the 8th that Germany opposes sanctions on Russian energy, and Germany will not stop importing energy from Russia. One-third of Germany’s annual oil needs come from Russia, she said. According to statistics, Germany relies on Russia for more than half of its annual natural gas needs. “Without Russia’s energy, Germany will come to a standstill,” Bellburke said.
German Chancellor: Russian energy is vital to European energy security
The day before, German Chancellor Scholz also issued a statement saying that Russian energy is vital to European energy security. Scholz said that currently Europe has no choice but to import the energy needed for heat and electricity supply from Russia. As such, it is vital to the delivery of public services and the daily lives of citizens.
German parliament official warns NATO not to intervene in Russia-Ukraine conflict
In addition, German Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rettgen warned NATO on the 8th not to intervene in the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict. In an interview with the media that day, he said, “This bottom line must be clearly maintained, otherwise we will face an immeasurable risk of war, which will lead to unimaginable consequences.”
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