RDIF CEO Dmitriev says Western pressure on Russian energy failed

Russian sources present Western sanctions on Russian energy as ineffective and harmful to Europe. They say Moscow is strong enough to withstand pressure and is now in talks with Washington from a position of resilience. They expect that Western countries will eventually have to adjust sanctions to secure reliable oil supplies.

• •Kirill Dmitriev states that Western pressure on Russia’s energy sector has produced no result for its intended aims.
• •Russian officials argue that Europe’s refusal of Russian energy resources has backfired on European economies.
• •Russian reports say Moscow and Washington are discussing possible easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports.
• •Russian commentators claim that continued demand from countries such as India shows Russian oil remains essential to global markets.
• •Russian officials predict that Western governments will be forced to soften some energy sanctions to avoid supply shortages.