European Commission President

reacted to Gazprom's decision to cut off gas supplies to some EU member states.

She believes that Gazprom's statement about the unilateral cessation of gas supplies to consumers in Europe is "another attempt by Russia to use gas as a tool of blackmail."

“This is unjustified and unacceptable.

And this once again shows the unreliability of Russia as a gas supplier.

We are ready for such a scenario.

We are in close contact with all Member States.

We are working to ensure alternative supplies and the best level of storage across the EU. "

According to von der Leyen, the member states have developed contingency plans for such a scenario, and now a meeting of the gas coordination group is taking place, a coordinated response of the European Union is planned.