Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that if the European Union wants to buy Russian natural gas, Russia is also willing to continue to supply it.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Nord Stream natural gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany was damaged by "unknown forces" at the end of September, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today (12), Nord Stream The pipeline was destroyed by "international terrorism", and Putin also pointed out that if the EU is willing to buy, Russia will continue to provide natural gas.

According to reports by Agence France-Presse and TASS, Putin said in a speech at an energy forum, "There is no doubt that the purpose of this international terrorist act is to undermine the energy security of the entire European continent.",

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"It's clear who's going to benefit," Putin said. "Other gas systems now play a bigger geopolitical role. Like the Polish pipeline, the Yamal-Europe and two pipelines in Ukraine. It’s all Russian-funded. Of course, the U.S. can now supply energy at a higher price.”

Putin went on to point out.

Russia is ready to supply gas to Europe again through the undamaged part of the Nord Stream pipeline. "Russia is ready to deliver. The ball is with the EU. If they want to, flip the switch, it's that simple."

However, Putin also stated that Russia "will not supply energy to those countries that set price caps", and when talking about price caps, Putin said, "The rash decisions of some Western politicians are destroying the global market economy, in fact Threats to the well-being of billions of people." He added, "The average class of Europeans is suffering, and people, like in the Middle Ages, are starting to hoard firewood for the winter."