PutinTargets Eurofe Warns Against Attempts To Exclude Russia From Global Gas Market Times Now World

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Tuesday that attempts to exclude Russia from the global gas market could drive up energy costs and undermine industrial competitiveness abroad, as disruptions to supply routes and rising prices create uncertainty in the global energy sector. Speaking at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow, Putin criticized European countries for reducing their reliance on Russian energy and abandoning long-term contracts, saying the move was harming their own industries and social well-being. He called for optimizing transport routes and strengthening cooperation among gas-producing nations to address supply disruptions. Putin also said Russia remained open to sharing technological developments and was exploring potential cooperation with American partners in the Arctic. His remarks underscore Moscow's efforts to maintain its position in global energy markets and expand partnerships amid continuing tensions over Russian gas supplies.