Netanyahu Invites Russia To Help Develop (read Steal) Palestinian Gas Fields
"...The Russian President added that plans for future Turkish Stream and South Stream gas pipeline projects have not been scrapped.
“All we need is a clear
position from the European Commission. A clear, understandable and
unambiguous stand. There isn’t one for either project,” said Putin...."
While the butt head is in Moscow and why doesn't Putin simply strangle him?
On Tuesday, Russian President
Vladimir Putin met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in
Moscow. They discussed economic cooperation including energy ties.
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“Our doors are open for every company from any country that has
vast experience in the development of gas fields, including Russia, of
course,” said Netanyahu at a joint news conference, adding that
there are no legislative barriers stopping Russian companies working in
Israel.–Putin was also asked about the gas contract with Poland which expires in 2022. The Russian President said Gazprom is looking for another partner in Europe who will buy the volume taken by Poland, including Israel.
“Our partners in Poland
haven’t refused anything yet. However, the statement we are talking
about, was made by a high-ranking official and the company purchasing
our gas is state-owned, that’s why we don’t rule out such a
possibility,” Putin said, adding that the gas may go to Israel to be then resold to Poland.
The Russian President added that plans for future Turkish Stream and South Stream gas pipeline projects have not been scrapped.
“All we need is a clear
position from the European Commission. A clear, understandable and
unambiguous stand. There isn’t one for either project,” said Putin.
The Turkish Stream project was frozen in December 2015 after a sharp
deterioration in relations between Moscow and Ankara after a Russian
warplane was shot down by Turkey. The pipeline was intended to
substitute another suspended gas project, South Stream, which was going
to deliver Russian gas to southern Europe through Bulgaria, Serbia and
Hungary.