Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was disappointed over Berlin complaining that Moscow is deciding to order Gazprom to shut natural gas supplies. He added that Germany is now content to act in its best interests against Russia.
Punitive Measures Seals the fate of the Germans
The former Russian president announced last Sunday on his Telegram account that the Germans had imposed sanctions on Russia and its citizens, reported RT.
Ex-president Medvedev added that Berlin is also arming Ukraine to fight against the Russian force in what is evolving into a hybrid war. He said this in response to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unjustified doubts about Moscow and its state firms' reliability as a supplier of oil and gas.
Scholz stated at a press conference as he unveiled new measures worth €65 billion ($64.7 billion) to safeguard German individuals and companies from the energy crisis's rapidly rising prices, according to The Herald.
Germany's action corresponded with the Russian state energy company Gazprom's declaring it would really stop transporting gas through the Nord Stream pipeline indefinitely, citing difficulties introduced by Western sanctions.
German Chancellor To Tap From Gas Sales
According to Olaf Scholz, the government aims to collect surplus profits for the benefit of individuals throughout times of need, citing Good Word News.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Sunday that the German government has so far taken a series of timely measures to prevent a future winter crisis and is completely ready to double down and change market rules to safeguard citizens and businesses from soaring power bills.
He also introduced a new €65 billion inflation relief plan. The German official said after a press conference on Sunday that the nation will endure the winter. The country is united, he continued.
The government takes these worries very, very seriously and that he is "very aware" that too many Germans will struggle due to the rising cost of living. The third round of bailouts, proclaimed on Sunday, is expected to be worth around €65 billion and include one-time reimbursements of €300 to German retirees and €200 to students.
The government also wants to increase the state-housing benefits program from 700,000 to 2 million people and trim taxes on social security for those with a monthly income below €2,000.
Chancellor Scholz also intends to take advantage of German energy firms' "elevated profits" to pay for the new measures. Combined with the previous two relief packages, that totals about €95 billion.
One action to be implemented by the leadership is to set a minimum price for energy firms using coal, wind, and solar fuels to produce electricity. Also, to avoid paying the high natural gas prices, by making profits rather than paying rapidly rising power bills.
The German official underscored that they are firmly dedicated to altering the market rules so that these windfall profits stop arising or are skimmed off.
German energy prices have surged as the amount of natural gas from Russia has been severely reduced over recent months. It is hugely reliant on imported Russian energy to fulfill its requirements.
Dmitry Medvedev mentioned Berlin and its antics are wearing thin on Moscow; when it depends on its energy lifeline from Russian sources. Simply put, the Germans willingly shot themselves in the foot as tools of the Biden administration, like a puppet on a string.
