Kremlin: "Serbia's concern about paying for gas in rubles is a priority for Russia"

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The Kremlin has made further statements, this time regarding Serbia, about the news that Russia will charge certain countries for gas in rubles going forward.

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"Serbia's concern over the payment of gas in rubles will be a priority for Russia," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today, commenting on a previous statement by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic regarding this issue.

"That's perfectly normal. He is right. This can really could become a problematic situation, because in this case, Bulgaria took hostile steps towards us. That is why it will have to pay in rubles, whether it wants it or not, whether it likes it or not. But at the same time, that does not apply to Serbia. That is the problem that needs to be solved. Of course, Serbia's concern will be a priority for us," Peskov said.

The price of gas, by the way, jumped 20 percent yesterday, after President Vladimir Putin's decision.

Vucic said last night that negative effects can be expected due to the introduction of gas payments in rubles.

(Telegraf Biznis)