He warned that security concerns make any return to Russian energy ties unacceptable, calling on allies to cooperate fully to protect Western resilience.
Even in the context of the conflict in the Middle East, restoring energy cooperation with Russia is impossible for security reasons.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this during the PowerConnect conference in Gdańsk.
The head of government noted that due to the energy crisis and the war in the Middle East there are sometimes thoughts about returning to energy cooperation with Russia on a daily basis, but such a move would contradict security.
The government’s stance on energy policy
This cannot be a topic of discussion, ladies and gentlemen. This is a security issue. This is a matter of the survival of the entire Western community… And I count here not only on understanding, but also on full cooperation from our partners.
– Donald Tusk
According to analysts, during the escalation in the Middle East Russia gains additional revenue from selling oil, which affects global energy markets.
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that EU member states do not see a willingness to conclude energy deals with Russia even under certain circumstances.