Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the Central Bank is “struggling” to lower interest rates without sparking new inflation, warning that a sharp cut would drive up prices. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he said, “If inflation overwhelms the economy, nothing good will come of it.”

At a plenary meeting of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), President Vladimir Putin stated that although "this is their choice," the amounts of Russian gas supplies to Europe will decrease if Ukraine refuses to transit it., News.Az reports citing TASS .

Global LNG demand may rise from the current slightly over 400 mln tons to 580-600 mln tons within six years and up to 700 tons further on, Russian First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin said, News.az reports citing https://tass.com/economy/1837947.