The European Union must maintain consistency in its sanctions policy and refuse to purchase Russian energy carriers if it seeks to force Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to sit down at the negotiating table. This was stated by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, reports UNN.
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According to the head of Italian diplomacy, a return to purchasing Russian gas or oil would contradict previously adopted EU decisions.
I believe we should not buy Russian gas, because if you take a certain position, you must stick to it. I am talking about consistency. We made a choice, and when such decisions are made, you need to remain consistent
He noted that Europe already has alternative sources of energy supply and should continue moving along this path.
We stated that we will not buy Russian oil and gas. We have very good alternatives, and we must move forward. We are also working on developing nuclear energy to avoid similar crises in the future
Tajani stressed that economic pressure remains one of the key tools for influencing the Kremlin.
If we want to force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table, we must send him clear signals. If we are tough on one side and soft on the other, he will continue to act in his own interests
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