In the Kremlin told about the recent talks between Putin and Merkel
Moscow. 21 Aug. INTERFAX.RU — Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the recent negotiations discussed the consumption of gas in Europe, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.
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“Topics included forecasts of volumes of consumption of gas on the European continent,” — said Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.
He noted that there are conflicting predictions. “There are different concepts. It is obvious that the consumption will increase, but to what extent — the issue for further development”, — said Peskov. He recalled that the President of the Russian Federation stated about the preservation of the transit of gas through Ukraine.
Earlier it was reported that Putin and Merkel agreed of the need to protect “Nord stream-2” from the attacks of third countries.
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