Putin tells state oil and gas giants to energise Russia’s social policies

Russian President orders companies to help state programmes to provide cheap energy to millions of households to counter effect of international sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) leads a meeting with selected energy executives at the Kremlin in Moscow this week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) leads a meeting with selected energy executives at the Kremlin in Moscow this week.Photo: SPUTNIK/AP/SCANPIX
Published 21 May 2024, 15:52Updated 21 May 2024, 15:52
RussiaUkraine CrisisChinaGazpromAlexander Novak