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Russian gas sales to Europe are 'made complex', Kremlin states after Putin-Fico talks

The scenario with European nations that buy Russian gas is extremely complicated and needs increased attention, the Kremlin stated on Monday after talks the previous day between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated he could not offer more details about the talks, which likewise discussed bilateral relations and the Ukraine war.

Fico stated on Sunday that Putin had actually validated Russian determination to continue to supply gas to Slovakia, despite the fact that the Slovak leader stated this was virtually difficult once a. gas transit arrangement in between Russia and Ukraine expires at the. end of the year.

It was unclear what possible solution the two leaders. may have discussed.

Ukraine has actually decreased to renew the gas transit deal. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said last week this might be. possible, but just on condition that Russia was not spent for the. gas up until after the war was over.

You heard the declaration from the Ukrainian side, and. you understand about the positions of those European countries that. continue to buy Russian gas and that consider this needed for. the regular operation of their economies, Peskov informed reporters.

Therefore, there is now a very complicated circumstance. here that requires increased attention..

(source: Reuters)