JAKARTA - President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to supply energy to Europe if the countries in the bloc show interest, noting that Moscow is increasing its oil and gas shipments to countries it calls "reliable partners" in some regions.
Speaking at an event on energy issues, President Putin said Russia would continue to supply oil and gas to countries that maintain reliable economic ties with Moscow.
"Russia will continue to supply oil and gas to countries that are reliable partners," President Putin said, launching Anadolu (10/3).
Furthermore, the Kremlin leader indicated that Russia remains open to cooperating with European countries in energy supplies, but stressed that cooperation would depend on signals from European capitals about their readiness to work without political considerations.
"If European companies and European buyers suddenly decide to change their orientation and give us long-term and sustainable cooperation, without political considerations, then please do. We have never refused, and we are ready to cooperate with Europe as well," said President Putin, adding that Moscow "needs some signals from them."
The Russian president then said global oil prices had risen sharply in recent weeks, increasing by more than 30 percent.
He warned that oil production related to transportation through the Strait of Hormuz could face serious disruptions, potentially stopping in the next month if instability continues in the region.
It is known that the Middle East region is heating up in line with the Israeli and US attacks on Iran on February 28 which killed a number of senior officials in Tehran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The attacks, which have also killed more than 1,300 civilians and children, are entering their second week, and Iran has responded by attacking Israeli territory and US military facilities in a number of Middle Eastern countries.
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