Macro refuses Putin's request for ruble gas payments

Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on Russian gas due to Ukraine's invasion.

At the beginning of this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wanted the <x0 non-friendly states” to buy her gas with rubles. The movement is thought to be aiming to promote the Russian currency, which has lost over 20% in value this year.

All messages that are signed are clear. This is prohibited,” said Macron at a press conference after a European Union summit in Brussels.

European subx0ms that buy gas and operate on European territory must do so in euros. So today it is not possible to do what is required, it is not contractual”, Macro added.