Scholz rejects calls to ban Russian energy imports.
However, the German Chancellor said that his government is working to develop alternatives to Russian supplies.
247 - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz resisted calls from the rest of the West and Ukraine to ban Russian imports of oil and natural gas.
“Europe has deliberately exempted Russian energy supplies from sanctions,” Scholz said in a statement, adding:
"Currently, Europe's energy supply for heat generation, mobility, power supply, and industry cannot be guaranteed in any other way. This is why it is of fundamental importance for the provision of public services and for the daily lives of our citizens."
Scholz said that his government and European partners have been "working hard for months" to develop alternatives to Russian energy supplies, but stressed that "this cannot be done overnight."
"That is why it is a conscious decision on our part to continue business activities in the area of energy supply with Russia," Scholz added.With information Politico).
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