German and Austrian companies plan to use rubles for repairs, while the Italian company is thinking about it.
Some energy companies in Europe are preparing to switch to payments in rubles for Russian gas, the Financial Times reports, citing its sources.
Thus, German Uniper and Austrian OMV, the two largest importers of gas, plan to use ruble accounts for payments.
Negotiations between European buyers and Gazprom have intensified as the payment date approaches, sources familiar with the situation said.
In addition, Italian Eni is reviewing options, the company has time to think until the end of May.
Preparations for the transition to the new scheme indicate that Russia’s attempt to use gas supplies has been successful and challenges the EU’s ability to maintain a united front against Moscow, the article says.
Earlier, the Austrian Prime Minister rejected the agreement to pay the Russian Federation for gas in rubles, which was previously reported in connection with his words, the media.
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Source: korrespondent
