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Russia rejects $60 price cap on its oil, warns of a serious response

“The G7 and EU took a decision that will hit Russia’s revenues and may reduce its capability to intensify war against Ukraine,” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Russia has strongly rejected a $60 price cap announced by Ukraine’s Western allies. Russia also warned of a response to this price cap while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the price cap was “quite comfortable” for Moscow.

Dmitry Peskov, a Russian spokesman said that the price ceiling was not acceptable for Russia.

He said that Russia will analyse the situation before deciding on a response to the price cap.

On Saturday, the European Union, G7 countries and Australia approved a cap of $60 per barrel for Russian seaborne oil.

The new price cap will come into force from today, Dec 5.

“The G7 and EU took a decision that will hit Russia’s revenues and may reduce its capability to intensify war against Ukraine,” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

She said, “It will also help us to stabilise global energy prices, benefitting countries across the world who are currently confronted with high oil prices.”

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