Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini criticized the European Union's energy policy and called for the resumption of gas purchases, including from Russia. This was reported by Euractiv.
During a speech on April 18, Salvini urged the EU to look to the example of the United States, which, according to him, has temporarily eased restrictions on Russian energy resources.
"Instead of closing schools and factories, let’s return to purchasing gas from everywhere, particularly from Russia," the Italian politician stated.
He also described the European Union's energy policy as effectively a "new lockdown," blaming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for this.
It was previously reported that the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil that had already been loaded onto tankers and was at sea. However, representatives of the American administration stated that they do not plan to extend such exceptions.
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