G7 rejects Putin's demand for payment in roubles for Russian gas

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations reject demands by President Vladimir Putin that "unfriendly" countries pay for Russian gas with roubles, Germany's Robert Habeck said after talks with his counterparts on Monday.

"All G7 ministers have agreed that this is a unilateral and clear breach of existing contracts," Habeck, who is German economy and climate protection minister, told reporters after a virtual conference with G7 energy ministers.

"Putin's attempt to divide us is obvious, but - as you can see from this great unity and determination - we will not be divided."

SOURCE: REUTERS