Russian President Vladimir Putin eases gas payment restrictions for European buyers, but the move's impact on energy security and geopolitical tensions remains uncertain.
In a move aimed at stabilizing Europe an energy markets , Russia n President Vladimir Putin has scrapped the requirement for natural gas payments to be processed exclusively through the sanctioned Gazprombank . Europe an buyers can now settle payments via other banks, a significant shift that briefly calmed markets, with Europe an gas benchmark prices dropping by 2.3%. The decision comes amid heightened tensions after the U.S.
Nevertheless, halted gas flows will only resume if payments are made in rubles--a difficult ask for some. Analysts remain divided on the impact of these changes. Jonathan Stern of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies notes that while Putin appears eager to retain European exports, the flexibility may do little to ease long-term uncertainty for buyers. For European nations still reliant on Russian gas—like Hungary and Slovakia—the easing of restrictions offers a reprieve.
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