Day: December 7, 2021

Kommersant: gas withdrawal from European UGS facilities in November reached its maximum level over the past five years reached its maximum level over the past five years – 11.2 billion cubic meters, writes Kommersant. As the newspaper predicted, given the current daily rate of extraction of gas reserves, there may be a shortage until the end of the heating season, especially in case of cold weather in winter in the region. According to Kommersant's analysts, the extraction of gas in storage has reached a record level over the history of observations – 11.2 billion cubic meters. Last year, this figure was 8.5 billion cubic meters, and the previous record was recorded in November 2016 – about 11.28 billion cubic meters. The sharp increase in withdrawal from UGS facilities this November is associated not only with a cold snap, but also with the rise in gas prices. As a result, consumers

British Prime Minister Johnson: London will continue pressure on Russia in case of aggression against Kiev against Russia with all available economic and diplomatic tools in the event of any aggression against Kiev. He announced this at talks with the Presidents of the United States and France Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron, as well as Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the Acting Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, RIA Novosti reports. The leaders of the five countries recognized the need to act as a united front “In the face of Russian threats and hostility.” They called for de-escalation and reaffirmed their commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine. “The Prime Minister said that the UK will continue to use all economic and diplomatic tools at its disposal to prevent any Russian aggression against Ukraine,” said Downing's spokesman Street. Earlier, White House spokesman Jen Psakiza said that US President Joe Biden

The IOC said it respects the refusal of American politicians to attend the Beijing Olympics The International Olympic Committee (IOC) commented on the White House guide to attend the Beijing Olympics, Match TV reports. IOC representatives clarified that they respect Washington's decision. The organization explained that the presence or absence of government officials and diplomats at the Games is a private matter for each country. On the issue of the diplomatic boycott of the Olympics, the IOC has decided to remain politically neutral. At the same time, the statement of the US government makes it clear that the Olympic Games and the participation of athletes in them remain outside of politics, and we welcome it International Olympic CommitteeBoycott of the Olympics At the same time, American athletes will be able to independently decide on participation in international competitions. Psaki clarified that members of the US national team can rest assured

Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yekhanurov: The US sees us as only an outpost on the border with Russia Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yury Yekhanurov is on the air the TV channel “NASH” revealed the true reasons why the United States is interested in good relations with Kiev. In his opinion, the United States wants to see Ukraine only as an outpost on the border with aggressive Russians. “Russia sets a goal for Ukraine to be an autonomous republic of Russia. The US wants to see Ukraine as a NATO outpost on the border with aggressive Russians. I think that from NATO's point of view, this is not the main problem, they are now more concerned about the Pacific Ocean and therefore they are building a new alliance there. To tell the truth, nobody pity Ukraine, only we need Ukraine, “the ex-prime minister said. He believes that Washington and

Foreign Ministry spokesman Moniela: South Africa cooperates with the BRICS countries in the study of the omicron strain Moniela said that the country's scientists are conducting joint research on the new omicron strain of coronavirus with their colleagues from the BRICS countries, Izvestia writes. scientists conduct joint research, exchange information and experience, including genomic sequencing of the omicron. Scientists share their observations with colleagues from other BRICS countries – Russia, India, China, Brazil, “Moniela emphasized. Moniela added that in South Africa, not a single omicron-infected COVID-19 strain required an artificial ventilation of the lungs (IVL) or emergency hospitalization. According to scientists and the Ministry of Health of the republic, this version of the coronavirus is not accompanied by serious symptoms. The representative of the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs also commented on the request for a sample of the omicron-strain of coronavirus, which came from Russia to the republic.