European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is not worried about Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin’s blackmail attempts in the energy sector. Since the beginning of the war, Putin has “repeatedly” tried to blackmail and divide us by providing energy,” von der Leyen told the Kurier newspaper (Sunday edition). “Then he will fail again,” von der Leyen said. The European Commission’s gas saving plan creates “a safety net for all member states”.
“No one should be freezing in Europe this winter,” emphasized von der Leyen. With the EU Commission’s proposal to reduce gas consumption by 15% between August 1 and March 31, “even if Russian gas supplies are completely cut off, we can safely survive the winter,” he emphasized. Von der Leyen clearly refused to normalize relations with the warmonger in the Kremlin. A normal relationship with Putin is “inconceivable”, she said.