Russia has stronger nerves than EU for energy standoff – Moscow
Moscow is ready for a vigorous standoff in the energy sector if the EU goes ahead with its plans to abandon Russian gas, oil and coal, a high-ranking Foreign Ministry official has said.
“Russia remains a reliable supplier [of energy resources]; a world-class guarantor of energy security,” Nikolay Kobrinets, who heads the Department of European Cooperation, told Interfax on Saturday.
“We value this reputation, but we are ready for a harsh standoff in the energy sector, if necessary,” he said.
