Putin allows “unfriendly” countries to pay for gas in foreign currency

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Putin allows “unfriendly” countries to pay for gas in foreign currencyThis norm was laid down in the decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, Ukrinform reports.The document amends the decree "On a special procedure for the fulfillment of obligations by foreign buyers to Russian suppliers of natural gas."That decree, signed by the Russian president late March, regulates gas trade with "unfriendly" countries in roubles.At the same time, it is noted that debt repayment shall not be considered a reason for the resumption of supplies in case of non-compliance by the foreign buyer with the order introduced in March.Operators from Poland, Bulgaria, Finland, and the Netherlands snubbed the demand, due to which supplies were terminated."

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